Ok so I have an issue with the running tail.

Tiny
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Ok so I have an issue with the running tail lights/instrument lights in my Honda Accord 2002 EX-L Coupe V6 going out when the headlights become engaged. I do not have any after market stereo or goodies installed in my car. I do have the luxury model of that year and everything is stock. I performed slight troubleshooting and located the fuse that has blown and replaced it with a 15 fuse (like for like), Its located on passenger side fuse box. So I thought ok easy fix blown fuse. So I turned on the car and turned one click for park lights and everything was ok and I breathed I sigh of relief. I proceeded to turn on the head lights and I hear a "pop" over from the passenger side fuse box and my instrument lights where off again! So I though ok maybe it was just an old fuse so I got some new ones and put it in and turned on the car and turned one click and everything was ok, I checked the running brake lights they where on and the license plate light was on and the front orange lights where on and the instrument lights where on. Everything clear, so at this point I'm praying before I turn on the headlights. I decide to tune the dimmer switch all the way to low, turned off the radio and heater/blower and then turned on the headlights again. "POP" instrument lights went out and the running brake lights went out. Headlights still work, the brake lights still work, turn signals still work. What the heck! This happened when I was driving to the Super Bowl game couple weeks back when I got out of the car I hit my alarm and noticed the lights didnt flash, didnt think nothing of it till I drove home home when it was dark and couldn't see my speed ect. Ect. I really dont want to get screwed /raped by an electrical shop thats probably going to charge several hundred for this problem. Please any advice or experience with this issue? One side note though: I had not had any work done in the last month although I had a rear quarter panel replaced on the passenger side about a month and a half ago, due to some person causing a tear in the rear quarter panel which Ive included an image of that. Maybe one of the wires was grounded? Also they had to replace the bumper in this repair as well. Please help ! Thank you guys soo much !
Thursday, February 14th, 2013 AT 6:09 AM

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Tiny
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Nice work. You have provided a good description of the situation and I fully understand the problem but there are 3 different systems used for the headlights so I need to clarify which is the correct one.

1. Headlight circuit with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
2. Headlight circuit without DRL & with Auto-off headlamps
3. Headlight circuit w/o DRL & w/o Auto-off headlamps

Attached are the diagrams for the taillight circuit and please note that you are only to concentrate on the ones designated for EX and not others.

The taillight system is working correctly but somewhere the headlight switch is interfering and providing a direct ground for the taillight fuse ( # 10 in passenger fuse block) when the headlights are turned on so the headlight circuits would provide abetter understanding of what could cause it.

In the meanwhile, unplug the taillight relay and test if the fuse blows. This would allow us to understand if the shorting is before or after the relay.
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Friday, February 15th, 2013 AT 5:58 AM
Tiny
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Dose that also work for 00 accord ex v4 5 speed cause I have the same problem my tail light n turn light n dash light all don't work
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Monday, November 6th, 2017 AT 9:12 PM
Tiny
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Basically yes, it is applicable and what you need to do is to check the fuses first. If you just had major body work done I would start near there. It is possible a wire was damaged and is now grounding out
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Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 AT 5:44 PM
Tiny
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Electrical problem
2004 Honda Accord 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

The Speedometer, Tach, and other instruments on the driver's side are lit up, but none of the radio or climate controls are. Can we can go with the presumption that this is a bulb issue, or is this more serious?

Is it a major job to get behind the dash and replace these bulbs, or did Honda make it easy to get to them?

Thank you in advance for your time.
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 5:16 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I had the same problem on my 2003 accord, there is a technical bulletin out from honda where they admint the radio/cd and climate control unit combo wass found to have problems. Is a.50 cent transistor that has gone bad. I got a the dealer to replace my for free! The service manager told me he will replace it if the car under 75,000 miles or less.

Wish I had the bulleting handy so I can posted.
I recommend you talk to the dealer and let them know you know about the problem.
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 5:16 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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DATAMAN here is the BULLETIN you can take thi s to the dealer hopefully you can get yours at no cost.
GOOD


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/187465_Service_Bulletin_PG1_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/187465_Service_Bulletin_PG2_1.jpg


LUCK
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 5:16 PM (Merged)
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While driving (usually when making a turn) all of the indicator lights on the dash come on and the gauges will all go to zero. The engine does not cut off.
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 5:16 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi akgivens1,

Thank you for the donation.

Seems you have a loose connection somewhere and this is not going to be easy unless if you get lucky.

Check all connectors and grounding points under dash for looseness and contaminations. With ignition switch turned ON, engine OFF, wiggle wire connectors etc and check if the dash lights flickers.

It could possibly be a fault with the ignition switch or its wire connections.
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 5:16 PM (Merged)

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