No break lights, no gauge cluster backlights AND no chimes for headlights

**oOcornflakeOo** · 12-27-2008, 03:04 PM

well, as i was trying to install an aftermarket radio on my 2000 silverado 1500, I accidentally grounded what i think was a dimmer wire which is what i believe is the cause to my problem.. I lost functionality of my tachometer and MPH gauge but later found out that the radio fuse was blown and that fixed that problem. didn't know that those two had to do with it but w/e. now I'm only missing gauge cluster backlighting and break lights... also, when the key is out but the headlights are still on, my truck no longer does an annoying ding ding ding ding chime like it use to. PLEASE HELP BEFORE I GET A TICKET FOR NOT HAVING WORKING BREAKLIGHTS!

**StillMatic** · 12-27-2008, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by oOcornflakeOo

well, as i was trying to install an aftermarket radio on my 2000 silverado 1500, I accidentally grounded what i think was a dimmer wire which is what i believe is the cause to my problem.. I lost functionality of my tachometer and MPH gauge but later found out that the radio fuse was blown and that fixed that problem. didn't know that those two had to do with it but w/e. now I'm only missing gauge cluster backlighting and break lights... also, when the key is out but the headlights are still on, my truck no longer does an annoying ding ding ding ding chime like it use to. PLEASE HELP BEFORE I GET A TICKET FOR NOT HAVING WORKING BREAKLIGHTS!

My break lights and my dash lights used to go off because I blew a fuse. It was really bad until I disconnected the rear speakers in the back of the truck. I drive a 1997 GMC Suburban and don't know if this will work for you but..........
You can also google 12 volt resource. They have a complete wiring diagram of your vehicle. They may be able to help.

**oOcornflakeOo** · 12-27-2008, 04:04 PM

which fuse?!??!?I have a good idea its a fuse but don't know which to look for ::stumped::

**tbplus10** · 12-27-2008, 07:10 PM

Check all the fuses in the interior and underhood fuse boxs. The way these trucks are wired it could be a fuse that you would assume has nothing to do with lights at all.
I used to lose A/C, pwr windows, pwr locks, and tach every time my tail light fuse blew.

**oOcornflakeOo** · 12-28-2008, 12:35 AM

i would love it, for those of you who have experienced similar malfunctions, if you could go the extra mile by looking at the fuse diagram/labelings and tell me those fuse names/abbreviations. I'm taking it to a chevy dealer monday to figure it out but any response sooner or later would be greatly appreciated.. (-_-)*`

**StillMatic** · 12-28-2008, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by oOcornflakeOo

i would love it, for those of you who have experienced similar malfunctions, if you could go the extra mile by looking at the fuse diagram/labelings and tell me those fuse names/abbreviations. I'm taking it to a chevy dealer monday to figure it out but any response sooner or later would be greatly appreciated.. (-_-)*`

I just had an accident in my truck Wednesday morning and my fender will not allow me to open the driver door. I'm %100 positive it was a yellow 20 fuse. It kept blowing! I wen out and bought the fuses that light up when blown and unhooked the speakers in the very rear are and haven't had a problem since.

**oOcornflakeOo** · 12-28-2008, 01:03 AM

I'll be sure to check those yellow 20's in the morning. it helps more than nothing. thank you for keeping an eye out for my thread. wish me luck!

**JMoney02** · 12-28-2008, 05:16 AM

Originally Posted by oOcornflakeOo

I'll be sure to check those yellow 20's in the morning. it helps more than nothing. thank you for keeping an eye out for my thread. wish me luck!

Are you also checking the fuses in the side panel of the drivers side dash? You have blown quite a few fuses hitting that wire, did you tap into it? Did you have instructions for your radio or were driving blind?
The fuses mostly for the lights, chrimes and such are in the dash panel, check all of them. Do you have an owners manual, it lists what fuses are what.....Dealer is going to slap a big payout for this, try and correct yourself, re-trace your steps.....

Jeff

**StillMatic** · 12-28-2008, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by JMoney02

Are you also checking the fuses in the side panel of the drivers side dash? You have blown quite a few fuses hitting that wire, did you tap into it? Did you have instructions for your radio or were driving blind?
The fuses mostly for the lights, chrimes and such are in the dash panel, check all of them. Do you have an owners manual, it lists what fuses are what.....Dealer is going to slap a big payout for this, try and correct yourself, re-trace your steps.....

Jeff

The driver's side dash is the fuse box I was telling him to check. Thats where all my fuse problems occurred. But like i said, my left front fender is pushed back so I can't even open the driver's side door to get to my fuse box.

**oOcornflakeOo** · 12-28-2008, 02:23 PM

there should have only been two or three wires that might have got grounded.. the constant, the accessory, and/or the dimmer wire.. I've done radio installs before for friends and blown a fuse here and there but nothing ever like this.. I had an 88 1500 before this one that I installed the same radio in and finished without any snags within 45 mins. I'll keep checking cause I really don't wanna pay those dealer charges..
the part that boggles my mind is the fact that my radio wires interfere with all of those other components.