I replace the fuse for the instrument panel lights on my 1989 bonneville sse, and it blows the fuse after just a few minutes. I guess there is a short, but can someone tell me where to check first ? Thanks
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If you think there is a problem with instrument cluster, unplug the instrument cluster, see if it still blows the fuse. Could be a wiring circuit problem, somewhere? Maybe fuse box issue?
Sometimes, I use a test light in place of the fuse, to keep from blowing all my fuses. If the test light comes on, the circuit is going to ground, somewhere. If the instrument cluster is unplugged, then hopefully, that is ruled out.
It isn't the ground; if you lost the ground, it wouldn't be blowing fuses-it wouldn't be doing anything.
There may be a short in the panel, or in the wiring to it. You will need to pull the instrument cluster out to investigate. If the wiring and connectors look good, probably need a new cluster.
this is usually due to the switch wearing out, replace switch or remove switch and put jumper wire straight from 12 volt supply to the high terminal, if you prefer to have high, switch is typically 12 dollars and easy to replace.
Ford Full-Size Vans 1989-1996 Repair Guide The fuse panel is located on a bracket on the driver's side of the
instrument panel or, on some RV models it is located on a bracket
attached to the brake pedal.
The fuse panel is located on the driver's side of the of the van, below the instrument panel
Typical power distribution box, which is located in the engine compartment
I hope this helped (remember rated this help) Good luck.
YOU NEED TO REPLACE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL - HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 1989 SSE- TAKE THE COMPASS AND DIC OUT OF OLD PANEL PARTS ARE PROBABLY STILL GOOD
yes there are fuses but there will be other instruments running off the same fuse! If everthing else seems to be fine than i would go directly to the blower located on the fire wall and change it!
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