1G Stereo install mistake. No dome or gauge lights, and no stereo power.

[dugan33]

I recently purchased another 1st gen. This one is a 1990 gsx with a 94 conversion on the front. The day i bought the car it had a dry cell shuriken battery running it. The battery expanded and collapsed the first day out. I since replaced the battery with the battery its supposed to have and all was well. Well, it was until i decided to install a new stereo. Upon installing the stereo i accidentally arced the switched source power line against the side metal plate for mounting the stereo. I saw a little spark and my dome light when out. YA I KNOW.... i should have had the battery disconnected but i wanted it done NOW and needed my dome light .... anyways my dome light, boost guage, my cluster lights are out, and my stereo switched source has no power. I checked the stereo fuse, cluster fuse, and cigarette lighter fuse. All of those fuses are good. I don't have a volt meter to check if they have power. I'm hoping someone could give me an idea as to what other fuses/switches i should check. could it be my dimmer switch?

 

[jpmxrider489]

Check all the fuses. I had this happen with my cig lighter and my ignition fuse blew. Check all the fuses.

 

[dugan33]

found it! It was the "room" fuse. all is better now, except my automatic seat belts. The fuse is definitely good for the seat belts any ideas? i tried replacing the fuse anyways still not working either side of the car.