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95 Pathfinder wiring issues! Need help
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:14 pm
by 95Pathfinder24
I have a 95 Pathfinder. It is bone stock and has 212,XXX miles. When I turn my headlights on that is all that comes on. None of my dash lights come on anymore and neither do my running lights in the rear. I have no idea what it is and I just got a ticket for the taillights last night. I need help to fix this problem.
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:27 pm
by smj999smj
Check the fuse, first. If it's blown, check the bulbs. Often the bulb contacts will "mushroom" and cause a short at the tail lamp bulbs. Another possibility is a bad illumination switch (aka "cluster dimmer switch").
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:14 pm
by 95Pathfinder24
The only thing is would that cause all of those lights to go out at once? the fuse is fine.
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 6:12 pm
by volvite
Check your dimmer switch. I had a similar problem with my 89 hardbody pickup. There was a short in the dimmer switch but I looked all over before looking at the switch.
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:16 pm
by 95Pathfinder24
is the dimmer switch located in the turn signal in the column? Its not even my car Im just trying to fix it for someone
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:47 am
by smj999smj
Should be on the dashboard, usually just below the cluster.
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:42 pm
by volvite
On my 89 truck it was on the left hand side just below the cluster