Why are my dash lights going on and off?
Dimmer Switch A lot of vehicles are equipped with a dimmer switch that not only turns the dome light on and off, but also adjusts the brightness of the dash lights. If this switch gets turned all the way down, it can appear as if the dash lights are out completely.
How do I reset my instrument cluster?
The key needs to be inserted into the lock. It can be left in the 0 or I position. The Sel/Reset knob is on the instrument panel by the fuel gauge, and the Sel/reset button is on the right hand of the steering wheel.
Where is the fuse for the dashboard?
The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver’s side. There are two under-hood fuse boxes in the engine compartment. The main fuse box is located on the passenger’s side near the battery.
Do I need a relay if I have a fuse?
Registered. Yes, The “main” power to the relay fuse, then to the compressor when you switch to “on” will protect the rely and the compressor “if” fused at the power source or at least before the relay.
Do you put a fuse before or after a relay?
It could be conceivable that the relay could get an internal fault and short the live feed to ground. If you put the fuse after the relay, then that internal short would mean that the live wire from the relay to the battery is not protected. It could then melt and cause a potential fire risk.
Why should you always switch off a circuit before replacing a fuse?
The wiring and equipment are protected by a fuse. The wires would get hot if something went wrong and the fuse wasn’t there. Before changing a fuse, you should switch off the live wire. …
Where do you place a fuse?
Fuses should always be connected to the hot wire and should be placed before any other component in the circuit. In most projects, the fuse should be the first thing the hot wire connects to after it enters your project enclosure.