Dimmer Switch???

**Mike-92RT** · 03-01-2011, 04:49 PM

bump, anyone?

**GTOJOE** · 03-01-2011, 07:09 PM

I had a very similar problem. Dash lights, parkers and tails all went out at the same time. Fuse would blow the moment the lights came on. I wiggled all the wires under the dash and tried to find any burnt wires etc and found nothing. It would however work sometimes for a minute or so then the fuse would bl;ow again so it had to be under the dash or in the side kick panel. I pulled the entire dash out and inspected everything. Found nothing so re-assembled and has been fine ever since LOL.

Stealth 316 - Instrument Panel Removal

**Mike-92RT** · 03-02-2011, 12:57 AM

LOL sounds like your a lucky man Joe!

I hope i'm that lucky.. most likely i wont though :'(

**Hans@GZP** · 03-02-2011, 04:19 PM

Does that alarm work? If not, pull that crap out. That's a common cause of electrical problems (incorrect aftermarket alarm install).

**Mike-92RT** · 03-02-2011, 04:58 PM

There is no aftermarket alarm. I have the factory alarm.

I pushed my "flip up" headlight button and my dimmer switch shorted out :S... the wiring to the dimmer switch seems fine, nothing was melted.

**Mike-92RT** · 03-03-2011, 12:42 PM

my friend said it could be a bad spot in the wire? Would could mean virtually anywhere in the harness.

I'm attempting to remove my dash today, using the instructions on Stealth 316. I might even replace all the wires for the dimmer switch.
I already have the center console removed. This gives me a perfect time to wire up my deck properly, so its not just a mess of wires. *rolls eyes*

**x2xtreme360** · 03-03-2011, 01:02 PM

Get a wiring diagram and start doing voltage drop tests. That will quickly tell you if there's a problem.

**Mike-92RT** · 03-03-2011, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by x2xtreme360

Get a wiring diagram and start doing voltage drop tests. That will quickly tell you if there's a problem.

i did a continuity test, and the circuit wasn't open. So thats a good sign i guess?

Nevermind, i researched it. I will do that today. Does anyone know what the appropriate voltage the dimmer switch should get?

**x2xtreme360** · 03-03-2011, 01:26 PM

Continuity is good for testing for an open. A voltage drop test will indicate resistance in a live circuit. Basically, you're looking for LESS than .3V between a path (wire). If your meter reads more than that through any one path, that wire needs replacement.

**Mike-92RT** · 03-03-2011, 01:33 PM

okay which option do i use on my cheap walmart multi-meter?

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