hey guys,

i was changing my instrument panel light last night and the + - wires touched each other, then i heard a little tick noise from around the fuse box, then all the interior lights went out. now this has happened to me before but usually its the fuse which burns out, but this time its not that, i checked all the fuses in/out the car. everything works but the instrument panel lights, climate control lights and all that stuff. what could it be?

thanks in advance

 

If the fuses are good you probably fried the dimmer switch.

 

That's a good one! Good luck with the fix. BTW that is a nice looking Max in your sig!

 

thanks guys
does anyone have the wiring schematics?

 

Give me some time cause I'm not around right now; but I can see if the Haynes manual has the schematics. Unless someone else knows.

 

Check fuse #18 (7.5Amp).
The fuse numbers are molded into the underdash fuse holder, you have to look very closely to see them. If dimmer switch is blown, as is possible, if you pull out the switch you will probably be able to see damage to the switch.

 

ok i found the problem, it was the fuse. except the problem was when i checked it i didnt look close enough, there was a very very thin crack in it which i missed about 3 times. anyway thanks everyone

 

to all This weekend, i replaced the radio on my 98 maxima and now my dash light is not working. I checked the #18 fuse it was blown, i replaced it and it blew up again. Any ideas ?

Thanks
KRDS

 

Double check that you wired the harness correctly.

 

bewrong -- which wires should i pat attention to ?