electrical problem

gavin · August 25, 2003, 03:48:58 PM

hi just took delivery of my fd 3 at the weekend took it out last night only to discover the dash board lights dont work, at first i thought it was due to the clocks being removed but its all the lights around the heater controls as well, could this just be a fuse before i go tarring the dash apart. also the temp gauge is not working any suggestions, if these problems are down to a fuse where is the fuse box and which one would it be?
thanks
:rollin :rollin :rollin

MikeLMR · August 25, 2003, 03:55:15 PM

sounds very much like a fuse. The fuse box on Mazda\'s are usually in the footwell area on the drivers side

gavin · August 25, 2003, 04:15:06 PM

checked all fuses and they are ok guess i will have to start stripping the dash
thanks

MikeLMR · August 25, 2003, 04:18:36 PM

did you try replacing the fuse to check it ? sometimes fuses can blow and still look fine. ... worth a try before taking the dash appart.

There might be a second fuse box under the bonnet too (not 100% sure on that one though)

gavin · August 25, 2003, 04:37:30 PM

found the ones under the bonnet all ok

gavin · August 25, 2003, 05:54:32 PM

removed the clocks but nothing suspicious, any suggestions cant drive in the dark:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

maximtaylor · August 25, 2003, 08:46:14 PM

Have you checked your dash dimmer control switch?

I know, it sounds obvious, but thought i\'d mention it!

It works by pulsing the negative signal rather than the positive so bare this in mind when you slap a multimeter on it! If you check the positive and use ground earth - this will give you a false reading!

Otherwise, could be a plug problem behind the dash when the clocks / delimiter were done.

Regards

Max

gavin · August 25, 2003, 09:09:50 PM

just fixed it took stereo out and the plug was disconected from the dimmer, should have checked thanks for the help
still need to fix the temp gauge could be the temp sensor any one no where i can find it

maximtaylor · August 25, 2003, 09:21:48 PM

Hey! I was right everyone!!!!!!! look!!!

Damn, I should be a moderator, eh OJ :rollin

Good luck with the temp gauge Gavin! unfortunately I can\'t remember where the sensor is

I\'m a demon at changing belts now mind.......being doing it all weekend trying to solve a belt throwing problem

Regards

Max

gavin · August 25, 2003, 09:34:19 PM

cheers max, i can drive in the dark now..:rollin