Dash lights and headlights not working

Tiny
HUNTER JOHNS
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  • 2002 HONDA ACCORD
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
Dash lights and tail lights don’t work. Every fuse is good. All other lights work including headlights, break lights, blinkers. Reverse lights. So I have no idea.
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 AT 7:00 PM

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Tiny
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It’s 2wd not 4wd, my bad.
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Thursday, January 14th, 2021 AT 7:16 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

First, check the fuses and confirm there is power to and from them. Do this first and let me know what you find.

I attached some pics to help. First, pic 1 shows fuses to check. The remaining pics are the wiring schematic.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

In addition to simply checking the fuse, confirm there is power available.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions, let me know.

If you have other questions, let me know if this is a sedan or coupe model.

Joe
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Friday, January 15th, 2021 AT 5:49 AM
Tiny
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It’s a sedan.
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Friday, January 15th, 2021 AT 6:07 AM
Tiny
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Okay, I had the correct schematics.

If you look below, I highlighted the fuses I need you to start with. In addition to confirming the fuse is good, check for power both to and from them.

The fuse box in pic 3 is the one under the dash on the driver's side. Pics 1 and 2 are under the hood.

For some reason, my manual isn't identifying each fuse in the box. See if there is something under the fuse box lid or your owner's manual.

Again, make sure power is present at the fuse and it is flowing out the opposite side. Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Take care and let me know the results.

Joe

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Friday, January 15th, 2021 AT 11:19 AM
Tiny
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It was the tail light relay it's under the passenger side dash.
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Friday, February 26th, 2021 AT 8:48 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

I'm glad to hear you found it. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future if you have questions. You're always welcome here.

Take care and good job.

Joe
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Friday, February 26th, 2021 AT 7:19 PM

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