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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Default Gauge cluster DEAD!! need help!

I started my car today and all my gauges are dead, my whole gauge cluster wont turn on, and the 3 gauges in the middle are also out along with rear view mirror. What fuse(s) are all these things under? i want to go to nissan but i dont want them to be gay about electrical things i've changed (head unit, unichip).

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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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dont have my manual on me... do you?

sorry im no help, but im not getting any on my repair thread either.

this website is all about flaming and rsx's.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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bump! come on! someone, anyone!
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Old May 4, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Check owners manual
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Old May 18, 2007 | 01:35 AM
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Before you so anything, pull fuses one by one and make sure their not blown.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by sk26dett
bump! come on! someone, anyone!
Come on! Look at your owners manual!

In case you can't find it - the fuse panel is located behind the door on the drivers-side kick panel next to the dead pedal.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ohSIXz
dont have my manual on me... do you?

sorry im no help, but im not getting any on my repair thread either.

this website is all about flaming and rsx's.
Interesting statement. When I looked at your post history, it seems as though your last 30 are nothing but off-topic stuff. You must not be seeking help that badly.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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From all the threads I've read, most say it is Fuse#37. For me it seems like my Center Cluster, my radio, my rear defroster, and my rear cigarette lighter dont seem to work. I noted that the fuse was blown and replaced it, and checked it blew again, but it is fine. I am going to run down all the other fuses and see if any of them are blown but like I said, most would say check #37 (It is in the battery location, in front of the batter, labeled "Radio)
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Old May 19, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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You've got some sort of short if the fuse blows again. Did you hook something up recently? Something melted and caused a short maybe.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Ok, I fixed my problem, not sure if the OP did as well.

I just checked all the fuses again. The Heated mirrors fuse and cigarette lighter were the cause of my problems. And I am ashamed to say I did not check the fuse on the back of my HU as well.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rxkevin
From all the threads I've read, most say it is Fuse#37. For me it seems like my Center Cluster, my radio, my rear defroster, and my rear cigarette lighter dont seem to work. I noted that the fuse was blown and replaced it, and checked it blew again, but it is fine. I am going to run down all the other fuses and see if any of them are blown but like I said, most would say check #37 (It is in the battery location, in front of the batter, labeled "Radio)
Should've of made it that easy. At least let em' look through all the fuses to find the blown one...
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Old May 22, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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yea, thanks for the help guys, mine was just a blown fuse as well, but it was weird how many things where on that one fuse....My ac controls and head unit where on, but my whole gauge cluster, center gauges, and rear view mirror where dead, i wish i hadn't payed $50 bucks to get a fuse replaced, but when i checked the fuses myself the all looked okay.....o well problem solved
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Old May 22, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
Should've of made it that easy. At least let em' look through all the fuses to find the blown one...

Oh I do all the work on my car myself. It was just a stupid mistake that I made on my part. I was changing out my center console for HIN Philly and forgot to disconnect the battery. Who knew that a small thing could blow 4 fuses.

Usually if a fuse is blown you can see the metal broken or blackend out. I would have fixed my car earlier but it has been raining for the last few days.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by rxkevin
Oh I do all the work on my car myself. It was just a stupid mistake that I made on my part. I was changing out my center console for HIN Philly and forgot to disconnect the battery. Who knew that a small thing could blow 4 fuses.

Usually if a fuse is blown you can see the metal broken or blackend out. I would have fixed my car earlier but it has been raining for the last few days.
Got any pics from HIN, or has it not occurred yet? Probably the wrong section, but please post.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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I have a few of my own car, which I don't think have been posted before.

I don't like going off topic, but here they are. Here is one I found of my car from another website. I can post more if you like but I will need to host them.

http://www.carandmodel.com/gallery/hin_hot_import_nights_philadelphia_pennsylvania_pa_20070512-cars/agl?full=1"]http://www.carandmodel.com/gallery/hin_hot_import_nights_philadelphia_pennsylvania_pa_20070512-cars/agl?full=1"]http://www.carandmodel.com/gallery/hin_hot_import_nights_philadelphia_pennsylvania_pa_20070512-cars/agl?full=1

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Old May 19, 2012 | 03:57 AM
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I have a similar issue. That I am posting to this old thread should prove I searched. I have pulled EVERY fuse and no joy.

I have no gauge function. No tach, speedo, gas oil etc. All lights work and additionally the key in ignition warning buzzer is also gone.

Again. I have pulled every damn fuse and none are dead (and I went back and swapped them just to be certain.

The owners manual is a joke and the FSM is only slightly better.

Please help!
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Old May 19, 2012 | 05:04 AM
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It gets odder.

I needed to get the car back together before it gets hot (already 85 at 5am) and after I did everything worked.


Self repairing electrical system?
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