92 Mazda Protege Noob Probs

[slow_yota]

Names Ricky..Long time toyota guy here..Got into an accident with my daily beater and came across this 92 protege for the meanwhile.The shifter linkage was broke and none of the interior or exterior lights worked.I got it for $200 so i didnt think i could go wrong.I replaced all the lights bulbs [head lights, dash lights, corner, turn, rear and backup]..All the lights are working except the dash and rear driving lights.I've seen quite a bit of this prob on the net discussed but havent caught a solution yet..if anyone has one i'd appreciate the help.

[Marc93lx]

Check the fuses.

[Turpro]

Check the fuses.

That's usually the problem when the rear lights,front corner lights and dash lights are not working....either that or something in the wiring for it. Good luck and welcome to clubprotege

[slow_yota]

the only fuse boxs are the ones in the engine bay and under drivers side steering column right ?

And Thank Ya

~Why is the wiring prob So-oo common in these cars ?

[Marc93lx]

Yeah. It will be an interior fuse. Most likely labeled "room" I think.

[slow_yota]

room?!..hahaha, ok i'll check it out

[slow_yota]

yepp..Sure enough the room fuse was blown..Along with the tail lights.
Ok..so light prob is fixed..
#2 Problem.

Took shifter apart..Do i just pullit from the interior out..Cuz theres no way if i pull it from the engine bay that aluminum piece will fit thrrough the firewall ?