I have a 1989 honda prelude. My dash lights went out all of a sudden, pulled the fuses to check them and they were fine. Lights came back on. Funny smell, maybe electric. Now smoke coming out of steering column. Any ideas? Have had new pulley and belts replaced lately. Anything to do with that?

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my 93 prelude was doing the exact same thing and for me it was my alternator was working properly.
go to a parts store and have them test it.

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Most factory stereos are wired to the dash dimmer switch. Usually if the dash lights go out after an after market stereo installation, it is because the wire that originally went to the factory stereo is not used for after market stereos. Double check the fuses and ensure the wire that controlled the lights on the factory stereo is not grounding out on something.

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head light switch is bad

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Check the fuses...One of my buddies car had the same problem tail and dash light wasnt working so i checked the fuses 1 of it was gone

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Look for the obvious. Check for the cable that goes to the throttle to see if it came off or broke. Also look for any leaks in the vacuum system. A small leak will cause it not to work. The unit may be engaging but with one of these problems, it just won't work.

Good Luck