RE-Dash lights

[126redbomb]

Hello again, I asked this question before and got some feedback but just before I rip the car apart I want to check that I have got this clear. The dash lights won't light up and the fuse has blown and if I put another fuse in it blows again and again. Is this a fault to earth issue or will refitting the a new bulb cure this problem.
Col.

[Rusty's Uncle]

Sounds to me like you have got a dead short circuit there somewhere if the fuse keeps on blowing. I you suspect a dash bulb fault then you could remove them all, fit the fuse and if it does not blow refit the bulbs one by one to see if you get a blow and perhaps an indication of the problem.

[Pete126]

As Dave said the only way a fuse blows is a dead short to earth, Before you start dismantling the dash have a look under the dash for any dodgy non standard wiring that has been put in, ie. illuminated cigar lighter or a modern electronic radio/cd.
If you look where the windscreen wiper motor is, you will see where the main cable goes through the bulkhead and into the cabin behind the parcel shelf. The dash should come out inside the cabin without removing the heater box      

[126redbomb]

Thanks Folks, I was just going to say I thought it was a short and that I was wondering if I needed to start dismantling inside the boot to get to the dash. Bloody car's I hate them (but love them)
I alway's think the worst but hopefully I can sort this out easily.
Oh well a least ive got till the Winter to sort it out I'm not joking it will take me that long because I havn't got a clue...
Thanks
Col.

[124cso]

Check what else shares this fuse / power feed. Also, I had a switch problem (arcing). Pull it out and try powering up by bridging the appropriate connectors. They are numbered and refer to your wiring diagram. New switches are E4.60 thru the E-shop. Waiting for mine to arrive.