I currently drive a 2003 Vibe. Just the other night, I noticed that half my dash was not lit up even though my headlights were on.
So I began searching through the manual to see what fuse was connected to the center dash lights. I found it was the fuse was under the dash and was labeled TAIL. This fuse is also connected to the license plate light, taillights, courtesy lights, and gear shifter light. So with this fuse blown, none of these work and I'm unable to drive at night. I changed the fuse about 5 times but continues to blow as soon as the light switch is turned on. I've also tried placing a bigger fuse but it also blew after a second.
I've installed LED bulbs in the license plate sockets recently but this fuse problem didn't occur until last night. I've also installed an LED strip under the shifter to replace the stock bulb. This was done a month ago.
I've looked over these forums and found some people with similar problems. I've tried all the solutions that I found in the forums but none have fixed my fuse problem. I've tried disconnecting all the lights to see if was the bulbs causing the problem, but the fuse still blows. I've tried making sure the relay above the glove box is fully plugged and it was. I haven't pulled up any of the trim along the door sills in awhile so I don't think it could be a splice that causing the short but hey, I might be wrong.
I've been at this for hours now but have yet to find the problem or a solution.