View Full Version : Dash not illuminating after head unit install.


bishonen
01-05-2003, 10:09 AM
I wired in my head unit yesterday afternoon, and with a little luck and a lot of time, had it working. Then last night I noticed my dash is no longer illuminating. Not cool.

I was on my own for the install, since I can't find wiring schematics for the stock Subaru head units. I ended up with 3 wires with no where to go, all of which I've tried applying power to, and none of which lit up the dash.

I drive a 1996 Legacy L, if that makes any difference.

Help? Advice?

Dick Fitzwell
01-05-2003, 02:47 PM
fuse?
are all the features on the radio working?

bishonen
01-05-2003, 04:02 PM
The head unit is at 100% function, and yes, the fuse was blown, but replacing it did nothing.

I'm totally confused as to what it could be. :(

Mr.Blue
01-06-2003, 06:33 PM
did you check both fuse boxes? the one in the dash and the one under the hood?

bishonen
01-07-2003, 11:59 AM
Yup, checked both.

Mr.Blue
01-07-2003, 12:18 PM
wow thats weird.... dunno what to tell you .. sounds like something got fried.

xDragoonx
01-07-2003, 04:35 PM
Check your fuse again see if it is blowing everytime you turn on your lights cause you might have wired your illumination wire up to your dimmer wire and thats why you dont have lights.................also what kind of radio did you get?