Reverse Lights and Cluster Gauge Not Working

370Zila

Alright guys I need your help.

I was installing led lights into my reverse lights when I accidentally touched the positive and negative connections together which caused a spark. I decided to check and make sure that the reverse lights were still working because I know that this could have been a possible reason as to why the reverse lights blew out. It turns out that in fact the reverse lights were not working any longer. I decided to check the fuse box underneath the dash next to the driver's foot area. None of the fuses in that fuse box were blown. I went ahead and checked the other two fuse boxes under the hood next to the battery but none of those fuses were blown either.

I've read a couple threads in regards to this situation but their solution did not fix my problem. Their solution was to replace the fuse labeled meter under the dash. There are two fuses labeled meter in that fuse box, and both of them are not blown. I did however replace them with the new fuses just to be sure, and still that did not fix my problem. What could be the problem? I read somewhere that this solution is for the manual 370 Z, and I have an automatic seven speed. Does it matter? And if so what do I need to do to get my reverse lights and my cluster gauge working again?

I appreciate all the help I can get.

SouthArk370Z

How did you check the fuses? A visual check doesn't always work well - use a multimeter (or similar) to check fuses.

If nobody comes up with a better answer, download the FSM (see link in my sig). It has wiring diagrams, troubleshooting procedures, &c.

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370Zila

Yes I just did a visual check of the fuses by removing them and checking them under light. I will use a multimeter to double check them tomorrow. And I will check on that link. Thanks guys. Will update when I check the fuses with a multimeter.

370Zila

One other thing, I do have a backup camera wired into the driver side reverse light. Could that be a problem as to why the reverse lights and cluster gauge are not working any more? The back up camera itself does not turn on when I put my car into reverse, but the head unit does.

370Zila

I couldn't wait until tomorrow morning to use the multimeter, so I went into the garage and pulled it out. Turns out that one of the fuses labeled "Meter" in the fuse box located next to the driver's feet was blown, but not visibly separated! Replaced the fuse and everything works now! For those who might run into the same problem, I have attached a few pics to show the location of the fuse box, along with the 2 locations of the fuses that are labeled "Meter."

Thanks a bunch for the help guys! I really appreciate it

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370Zila

I fixed the problem!! Checked both "Meter" fuses in the fuse box located next to the driver's feet and one of them was blown but not visibly!

Thanks a bunch for the help guys!







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