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the first thing I would start with is the fuses, after that if your still having problems the interior lights may be off because the dimmer switch may be turned down all the way... if that doesn't fix it I know there are threads about fixing them. the trunk push button may be the actuator has gone bad, if it opens up with the key try squirting some lubricating fluid down there... sometimes thats what does it. have your headlights gone up and down previously or has the car been sitting?
the first thing I would start with is the fuses, after that if your still having problems the interior lights may be off because the dimmer switch may be turned down all the way... if that doesn't fix it I know there are threads about fixing them. the trunk push button may be the actuator has gone bad, if it opens up with the key try squirting some lubricating fluid down there... sometimes thats what does it. have your headlights gone up and down previously or has the car been sitting?
so the car was parked in 2006 but the owner always warm the car around the apple and always do the right thing about take care of . The car i turn on the lights and the only light on are the head lights other than that no more.
the first thing I would start with is the fuses, after that if your still having problems the interior lights may be off because the dimmer switch may be turned down all the way... if that doesn't fix it I know there are threads about fixing them. the trunk push button may be the actuator has gone bad, if it opens up with the key try squirting some lubricating fluid down there... sometimes thats what does it. have your headlights gone up and down previously or has the car been sitting?
yeah they look good i have to re-check in case but yes men
Thanks to everyone we are on 80% now
so the update:
so after 2 long days receiving ideas, trying my best , trying all the good advice you guys gave me and speaking with friends in puerto rico by phone ..
i recheck the fusible links i change 2 of the. I made 2 of them with the same amount of copper wire by the way they was good .
so after all i recheck for the fourth time. So let me tell you this.. the f@&&&”” fuse was broken in the top not in the middle so every time i check the fuse i use my phone 🔦 so i take the fuse out and check but was good so i take the electric tester and i go one by one rechecking both side of every fuse .. all of them was good except that one 10A one side was good with power and the other side of the fuse green .. i said wtf is this i open the package of new fusebox i replaced and wallaaaa 😳😱 lights come to life
now i have to figure out the signal lights and the buttons of the climate control unit ‘a/c ‘ still not working
the fuel sending unit gauge on the dash is not working still i forgot to mention that .
please im looking to buy the dash light dimmer if somebody have one to sell, and couple other interior plastic.
Last edited by Jesus2530; Aug 6, 2025 at 09:09 PM.
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Hi @Jesus2530 , it sounds like you replaced the fusible links with copper wire? It's okay just for a quick test but should not be used permanently. The fusible links are there to protect from a short circuit and this is especially important as our car's wiring insulation is very old and possibly brittle/worn through in spots. Without a fusible link, or better yet, a replacement fuse, you run the risk of a wiring fire.
You should buy new fuses and use them instead of the old style links, as many people here have done. Here's a post describing what you need:
Hi @Jesus2530 , it sounds like you replaced the fusible links with copper wire? It's okay just for a quick test but should not be used permanently. The fusible links are there to protect from a short circuit and this is especially important as our car's wiring insulation is very old and possibly brittle/worn through in spots. Without a fusible link, or better yet, a replacement fuse, you run the risk of a wiring fire.
You should buy new fuses and use them instead of the old style links, as many people here have done. Here's a post describing what you need:
and if you open one of those they’re copper wire too they call fuselink because they’re wire but yes i was testing and thank God and every good advice buddy 🦾
Do the climate control buttons work but don't light up or neither? inside door handle covers you can buy online, they will just be black, all that you need to do is paint match it with SEM paint. I know there are extremely close matches out there, the other day I saw a trunk carpet reproduction... you should do some research there are a lot of stuff out there you wouldn't think! Are the ac ***** completely missing? I think I have a couple in my extra parts box... also mazdatrix sells reproduction side marker lights, ordering those would probably be easier than scrambling around trying to find someone with them only to get them and they are cracked. I also think I have a couple of those rear triangles but they are a little faded. speaking from experience finding an oem power antenna is nearly impossible in working good condition. your best bet is to join a Facebook group and ask if anyone has one, thats how I was able to come across mine. keep us updated!
Do the climate control buttons work but don't light up or neither? inside door handle covers you can buy online, they will just be black, all that you need to do is paint match it with SEM paint. I know there are extremely close matches out there, the other day I saw a trunk carpet reproduction... you should do some research there are a lot of stuff out there you wouldn't think! Are the ac ***** completely missing? I think I have a couple in my extra parts box... also mazdatrix sells reproduction side marker lights, ordering those would probably be easier than scrambling around trying to find someone with them only to get them and they are cracked. I also think I have a couple of those rear triangles but they are a little faded. speaking from experience finding an oem power antenna is nearly impossible in working good condition. your best bet is to join a Facebook group and ask if anyone has one, thats how I was able to come across mine. keep us updated!
How r u men ! Good evening
So ⬆️ 🆙 you can see the update and yes men i still have some here and there issues with those lights but now i take that to the side for now and im focusing on take the dash out is a little pain in the a$$ but let see , !
