Electrical prob. What is this part? - Honda Prelude Forum

MR.CLIFFORD · 02-08-2003, 03:08 PM

For reference. I have been installing my fog lights and hooked the 5G switch up incorrectly and burnt something because now my dash lights do not work when I turn on the headlights. I replaced the dimmer relay and that didn't work. I checked all my fuses with a fuse tester and they are all fine. I'm really stuck and no dash lights at night sucks.

Well I tore my dash apart and found this. I was told it could be the problem

I checked all the wires for power with the dash lights turn both on and off. There is no power running into the black box.

I really need a wiring diagram of what runs through the dimmer relay and dash lights and fogs. That would help tremendously.

I pulled the dimmer relay and found out what the lead power was and when the dash lights were on there was power running through the relay so I don't think the dimmer relay is bad. Does the dash part by the clock come after the dimmer relay?

Does someone know where I can find a wiring diagram for the dimmer relay? I also need to know what the black box(pictured) does and where the power is coming from. What is that part so if I need to replace it I can tell Honda?

I just ordered a helms so hopefully this will be my last question.

MR.CLIFFORD · 02-08-2003, 03:17 PM

Here is a diagram of the fog lights.

MR.CLIFFORD · 02-08-2003, 03:27 PM

OK. I figured out that my switch wasn't hooked up so now there is power running to the plug.

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there is power running to 5 and 6.

But I don't know where it is supposed to go.

MR.CLIFFORD · 02-08-2003, 03:33 PM

UPDATE number 4764675467

I hooked some wires into the black box and tested the other prongs. There is nothing running through it.

I am almost positive that is my problem. Can anyone tell me what that part is called? I know it is probably a relay but is there a certian name for it?

MR.CLIFFORD · 02-08-2003, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MR.CLIFFORD
UPDATE number 4764675467

I hooked some wires into the black box and tested the other prongs. There is nothing running through it.

I am almost positive that is my problem. Can anyone tell me what that part is called? I know it is probably a relay but is there a certian name for it?

out of another thread they said it is the Dash Brightness Control Unit??

Absolut · 02-08-2003, 04:26 PM

Do you have the electro gauges?

MR.CLIFFORD · 02-08-2003, 04:48 PM

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Originally posted by Absolut
Do you have the electro gauges?

No Sir.

Zimmlude · 02-08-2003, 04:51 PM

Clifford,

That is the dash brightness control unit. Remember I suggested that was the problem. Try replacing it with a junkyard part.

HTH,

MR.CLIFFORD · 02-08-2003, 04:53 PM

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Originally posted by Zimmlude
Clifford,

That is the dash brightness control unit. Remember I suggested that was the problem. Try replacing it with a junkyard part.

HTH,

I have searched every junk yard in this state trying to find one. Ludes are hard to find.

I'm just going to Honda to get a replacement part. I get them cheap cause I know a guy that works there.

I remembered thats what you said it was. But will he know what I am talking about?

Zimmlude · 02-08-2003, 05:02 PM

It is number 1.

Here is the link to the site:

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...R-CLOCK+SWITCH

They say it is $79.39

HTH,

MR.CLIFFORD · 02-08-2003, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zimmlude

It is number 1.

Here is the link to the site:

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...R-CLOCK+SWITCH

They say it is $79.39

HTH,

Holy ****

achemze · 03-25-2005, 10:55 AM

what happened?

MR.CLIFFORD · 03-25-2005, 04:41 PM

I fixed it. Replaced that part Jason was talking about and it worked. This is an extremely old post.

Strange enough I still remember thou

Si_g · 03-25-2005, 09:05 PM

i believe that part is the dimmer control relay

achemze · 06-21-2005, 05:31 PM

Anyone wanna meetup and let me try theres? Is it in the under-the-hood fuse box on the 5g?