The light switch does not have a ground connection. Also, the OP said
that the relevant lights work when the switch is in the "parking light"
position, but that marker and instrument lights turn off with the switch
in the "head lights" position. The circuit is pretty simple, so the
light switch is really the only likely culprit.



"'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
>
> You have an OPEN, not a short, and it might be in the ground side of
> things. If you're in a part of the world where they use lots of road
> salt, check the points where your various cables (large and small) are
> screwed / bolted to ground (steel bodyparts). Look for corrosion inside
> light bulb sockets and on fuse ends too. Even the ground wire from your
> light switch might not be attached right. read your manual to see where
> both fuse boxes are, then check for blown / loose fuses. Dont replace a
> blown fuse with a larger one. That only makes your Honda behave like a
> Ford Aerostar.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> John wrote:
> > I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction about
> > finding this problem. When I turn on my headlights, my dashboard
> > lights and tail lights quit working. (the brake lights work when the
> > brake is applied) Both work when just the running lights are turned
> > on, but go off when I turn the switch to headlights. I'm assuming
> > there is a short somewhere, but have no idea where to start looking.
>
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