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another frustrating problem - 6/13/2007 7:33:37 PM

nick_200321

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ok, when i bought my 92 eclipse, all the lights worked perfect...Now i went to install my CD player and my parking lights and dash lights wont work.. I went back, connected this green and white wire to a hot wire, they turned on but will not turn off so i un-connected it. Now i cant drive my car at night because i cant see my dash. My headlights, turn signals, and taillights and brake lights all work.. Any suggestions?

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RE: another frustrating problem - 6/14/2007 1:42:49 AM

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It sounds like you have the Illumination wire connected to something that it's not supposed to be. Did you use an aftermarket wire harness or was the stock harness hacked? Your wiring is just incorrect and it needs to be rewired correctly, that's all.

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RE: another frustrating problem - 6/14/2007 9:23:07 AM

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i had to hack up the stock wiring harness and connect it with an aftermarket harness...Illumination wire...whats that? I also didnt know that the parking lights and dash lights went through the CD player..but what is the illumination wire

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RE: another frustrating problem - 6/15/2007 9:43:21 AM

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anyone??please??

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RE: another frustrating problem - 6/15/2007 2:41:25 PM

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You connected to a wire and they wouldnt turn off? Try finding the wire to your cigarette lighter or another one that turns off when the car turns off. Or if you cant find the wire just wire it down to your fuse box and connect it to a fuse that functions with something that turns off when the car turns off.

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RE: another frustrating problem - 6/15/2007 2:59:55 PM

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ok well i cant work on it right now but i will later or tomorrow...now i THINK my friggin water pump is going out, i need a new clutch

oh...i need some T&T to throw in the glove boxe

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RE: another frustrating problem - 6/15/2007 5:22:38 PM

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Don't you love old cars!?

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RE: another frustrating problem - 6/15/2007 8:10:35 PM

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well i had a miricale a few hours ago!!!! this pizza delivery guy asked me if i was selling my car...i told him what was wrong with it and he asked me if i would take 2500 for it!!!! i was told i wouldnt get more than 1500 out of it so i will probably sell it...and yes my water pump IS goin out

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