# 1990 Accord electrical problem **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** fuses, electrical-wiring, accord, honda\ **Created:** [June 6, 2008, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-accord-electrical-problem/14924 "2008-06-06T17:41:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Keen\_Xu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Keen\_Xu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keen_Xu)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-accord-electrical-problem/14924/1 "2008-06-06T17:41:27Z")
I have a 1990 Honda Accord EX which has a bit of an electrical problem. I recently had the battery replaced after the car had trouble starting and things like the dashboard meters, windows and anything else power operated were not functioning. After I had the battery replaced, some of these things still did not work. I then looked into the fuse box and checked the fuses, I replaced the fuse for the turn signals (the only one that had blown) but not only when I restarted the car did everything else worked except for the turn signals, the fuse blew again when I tried to used the turn signal. So, should I just try and replace the fuse again and not use my turn signals or is there something else I can do? Thanks, Keen ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2008, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-accord-electrical-problem/14924/2 "2008-06-07T03:29:51Z")
When the fuse blows in the lighting department, it’s usually due to a short in the wiring/connections or perhaps from a ‘fusing’ in a double element bulb. Whenever replacing blown fuses you must find out why it blew in the first place. Physically check all the turn signal bulbs for internal ‘smoke-like’ discoloration. This can indicate a moisture penetration. Check to ensure all bulbs are seated firmly in clean and tight sockets.