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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 08:57 PM
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meter fuse keeps blowing

my meter fuse keeps blowing? any idea i cant find anything shorting anywhere, is there anything besides the main gauges that work off that fuse?
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 03:10 AM
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i need to figure the same thing out :\
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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air conditioner doesn't blow anymore after it blows, either
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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Just went through that problem I think? None of my gauges worked except the Speedo.
Probably a short in your reverse switch on your tranny. That is what mine was.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 02:33 PM
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On a 86-88 anyway, that fuse feeds the following circuits:
1) alternator warning light relay (in the CPU)
2) gage cluster
3) back-up light switch & back-up lights
4) warning lights panel
5) CPU, and buzzer
...And the following optional equipment, if you have it:
1) auto trans control unit
2) ABS control unit
3) AAS control switch, unit
4) theft deterrent unit

You messed with any of the above systems recently?

Easiest first troubleshooting step would be to remove the back-up light bulbs, then plug a good fuse back in & see if she blows...If she still blows, get back with us...
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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ahhh!! not the meter fuse, i battled that m'f'er for months, mine turned out to be the wire to the reverse lights were grounding out on themselves. i've heard alot of people complain that the 5th/reverse switch on the transmission grounding itself.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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That one's easy enough to troubleshoot too- just pull the connector apart down there under the car & see if the fuse blows...Cycle the shifter in & out of rev.
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