[Jfreeman]

Need some help locating the where I could have shorted from. The led that sits in the cigarette lighter had its wires touch and with the daytime running lights on, the backlight on the dash went out after a click from left side of the dash. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[Jfreeman]

Also looks like climate control display goes out in drl and headlight full on but not int he off position or dotted position.

 

[SupraMikeCT]

^ Sounds like you blew out the SCR in your electronic dimmer.

EDIT: See posts 24 & 27 to confirm if dimmer is bad:

No dash lights-HELP

I think the problem with your car is that since you said that the wiring was a mess the only thing you really can do is refer to a wiring diagram. By finding out which devices are on which circuit, you can narrow down the problem. For instance. When you connect the horn wires, does the horn...

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