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Old May 17, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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i have a 1995 Accord ex and my speedometer, odometer, tripometer, and fuel gauges are not working. All the others are working. What could be the problem and how can i fix them?
 
Old May 17, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Those items on the cluster are powered by the #1 fuse (10 amp) under the dash.

Check that fuse or replace it if you have a spare one. It is on the bottom row, closest to the driver's seat.
 
Old May 18, 2009 | 07:14 AM
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thank you very much! im going to change it right away, hopefully it does the trick.
 
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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hate to bump up old threads but this is the same problem my boy is having but all his fuses are fine ne otha ideas ... nd sorry to thread jack theres alot of these threads about the issue but most never say what they did to fix it
 
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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What year, model accord is he driving? What gauges are not working?
 
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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its a 95 ex he has no gauges no dummy lights as i remember and his windows don't work but the light in the cluster for nite driving works again iirc
 
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Its tricky to figure out electrical problems. It can be the wiring, fuses, cluster, or the grounds. I would start by checking the #1, 4, and 9 fuses in the under dash fuse box. See pic below.

The #4 and #1 fuses should have 12V at one of the pins of the fuse box when the key is in the II position. Just unplug those two fuses and use a volt meter to see if there is 12V by touching a volt meter leads across the two pins where the fuse sits.

Checking and tightening the grounds (401, 402, 403, and 404) is also a good idea. The spoon link I posted in the online manuals thread in the DIY section has a 94 shop manual that you can download. The electrical section has a wire harness and ground location to show you where those grounds are located.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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jus texted him told him to try that he has a manual im goin to try to find your link to them on here and try to find were this random inline fuse is ive read about in these cars also
 
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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looked threw the online manual can't find ne thing that says theres a inline fuse to the cluster ne more help would b appreciated
 
Old Apr 14, 2010 | 03:52 AM
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my 91 honda accord lx 2 dr has the same issue.. no windows no dash no auto seat belts. So far i've downloaded the service manuel and found that all these issues DO NOT have a ground, fuse, or relay in common. The only thing in common is the ignition and battery. I'm learning on this car, so it's been fustrating. I replaced the ignition switch today with no luck, but i did find some type of solenoid mounted on the side of the key and tumbler. i'm lookin at testing that out or replacing it. my theory is those things come on when the key is turned, so im thinking theres a contact some where or something thats in the ignition switch area. Other then that i'm lost. when and if I find the problem I WILL POST IT in every thread that has had this issue cause it sucks when the problems fixed and the person doesn't post the answers. Its gettin to be really nice weather and i'm stuck n a hot a** car and can't roll the windows down. sunroof works tho! I love my honda but she sure hates me lmao
 
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