Hello,

This is the first time i post and i hope someone out there can help me.
well the below is my problem:
I got a g35 coupe 2003, my problem is that the dash console where I should see the tach, and fuel economy etc is not working.. it is not lit..everything else is lit (radio and ac buttons...)
in addition to that, when i put reverse, i get no white reverse light in my tail lights in the back..they are not working..
first thing on my mind is to check the 3 box of fuses and found that the "Elec Parts" fuse is blown.. so i replaced it and as soon as i set the key to ON when i am about to turn on the car, the fuse blew back..
again i repeated what i have done and replaced the fuse and tried again to turn on the car.. and as soon as i do that i blew it again..
well my car was in an accident lately but the accident was to the rear.. not to the front..
so i appreciate any help from anyone .. if there are any diagram..
i think there is a short circuit happening somewhere.. is there any diagram that i can follow or any hint that might help?

 

the fuse is blowing, you have a short somewhere. You know the reverse lights aren't working and you recently got hit in the rear, I'd say check for damage and a short there. Just a guess though.

 

I checked the tail lights and everything seems in good shape. they are new tail lights. i even disconnected them and still the fuse is blowing..
i agree that there is a short somewhere but i disconnected everything (even the car seats, the console, the transmission solenoid, everything..) and still.. i can't get a hold of this short!
i took it yesterday to the electronics shop and the guys are checking it wire by wire..
until today they couldnt know what is the problem..
i will let you know what happens.. thank you though for your help..

 

just one question, do you know what is the fuses "elec parts" responsible for?? what does it control??

thanks

 

ok finally got a solution!
two wires due to heat melted on each other and created a short circuit!
now everything is back to normal ..

 

wow! that's a scary thought ... why did they melt together???

 

i guess because of the rear hit in addition to heat..
it took around 12 hours of work to discover that!