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Old 04-12-2010, 09:21 AM   #1 (permalink)
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2nd Generation Help me diagnose some interior lighting issues please

I have no idea how this happened, but the drivers side visor light looks to have either melted due to ambient heat or otherwise, but it's unusable obviously. I plan to replace the entire visor at some point.

The map lights between the visors don't work at all, nor does the passenger side visor. I've checked the bulbs in the map lights and they are good.

This leads me to believe that the fuse which controls these lights has been pulled. I can access the fuse panel in the drivers side footwell, but the cover that shows which fuses control what, and their designated amperages is missing.

Can someone post a photo of their fuse panel, or link me to something that shows the panel as it looks when it's completely in use?
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Those lights are powered by the "Dome" fuse which should be in the engine bay. The same fuse also powers the dome light, trunk light, clock and cigarette lighter. Do those other things work? If so, its not the fuse.

You can also check the plug and wiring located in the passenger a-pillar that runs to the map and vanity lights.

Let us know if you have any other info that might help diagnose.

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Yeah, the dome/trunk/clock/cigarette lighter all work.

I found a wiring diagram earlier, but I'm not at all sure how to read one. Are the map and visor lights on the same circuit? If so, that would explain why they are all out, right?
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Yes, they are together, powered by the same wire (pin 3 of connector M1). Since those other lights work, the fuse is ok.

You will have to check the wiring behind the passenger A-pillar. I'm not sure if the plug is visible after removing the a-pillar or if it is below the dash.

Do you have and know how to use a multimeter?

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