HHEELLPP!!alarm, interior lights, clock, radio do not work.

versus1ss · 06-23-2008, 11:06 AM

I know im retarded just help me out! first i checked the fuses and their fine. I was working on the wiring under the steering column and i forgot to disconnect the battery and a wire touched some metal and sparked and now the alarm, interior lights, clock, radio do not work. can someone help me identify the problem.

sleepsindirt · 06-23-2008, 11:08 AM

relay?

versus1ss · 06-23-2008, 11:09 AM

do i have to take off the dash to reach it

**onlytakes4** · 06-23-2008, 12:20 PM

Sometimes fuses can be blown and not look blown. You should use a multimeter and test the continuity of the fuses. It might be worth a shot.

RAE129 · 06-23-2008, 12:38 PM

You grounded out the circuit and burnt the fuse link. Check with a multimeter, like onlytakes4 stated or buy the little test lamp at autozone.

versus1ss · 06-23-2008, 01:13 PM

i have a multimeter. so once i find out the problem how do i re-ground it.

upncummr · 06-23-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by versus1ss

i have a multimeter. so once i find out the problem how do i re-ground it.

You'll just need to replace the blown fuse with a good fuse.

Gary

**onlytakes4** · 06-23-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by versus1ss

i have a multimeter. so once i find out the problem how do i re-ground it.

You shouldn't need to reground anything. Just take your meter find a good chassis ground and follow the wiring all the way back the best you can till you find where the power stops (faulty fuse, relay, etc.) and replace.

RAE129 · 06-23-2008, 04:01 PM

Take the multimeter and place it on the continuity setting. When you touch the leads together it should make a sound, verifying you have continuity. The sound you hear is verifying that the circuit is continous (i.e. it is not open...a complete circuit from source to load). Go into your fuse box and check the fuses associated with the lights, radio, clock, etc. Place the hot and ground leads on either side of the fuse (looking at the fuse you should have two exposed conductive portions on either end of the fuse).

The conductors/cables/wires will not burn with a short to ground (aka your chasis) because they are capable of withstanding a larger amount of fault current.

Let us know how you make out.

versus1ss · 06-24-2008, 06:46 AM

problem fixed thanks for the help guys

**Digitalfiend** · 06-24-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by versus1ss

problem fixed thanks for the help guys

Generally, as a courtesy to those that helped you out and for future reference for other members, you should always say what and how you fixed the problem. Just a suggestion...

dougwhite · 08-25-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by versus1ss

I know im retarded just help me out! first i checked the fuses and their fine. I was working on the wiring under the steering column and i forgot to disconnect the battery and a wire touched some metal and sparked and now the alarm, interior lights, clock, radio do not work. can someone help me identify the problem.

HOW DID YOU FIX YOUR PROBLEM. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY CAR AND IT STARTED THE SAME WAY. PLEASE EMAIL dowhite215@hotmail.com

MrDan · 09-18-2008, 04:40 PM

Does anyone know which fuse is related to the interior lights. Is it #16 in the cabin fuse panel? My interior lights are not working too...

Garrett · 09-21-2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dougwhite

HOW DID YOU FIX YOUR PROBLEM. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY CAR AND IT STARTED THE SAME WAY. PLEASE EMAIL dowhite215@hotmail.com

Hey probably went to the DEALER...!

-Garrett

06-23-2008, 11:08 AM	#2
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onlytakes4 Gold Member Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: ditching the cats Location: South OC, CA Posts: 355 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: HHEELLPP!!alarm, interior lights, clock, radio do not work. Sometimes fuses can be blown and not look blown. You should use a multimeter and test the continuity of the fuses. It might be worth a shot.

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RAE129 Junior STI Driver Car: 08 Subaru WRX STI Location: NYC Manhattan-Upper West Posts: 94 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: HHEELLPP!!alarm, interior lights, clock, radio do not work. You grounded out the circuit and burnt the fuse link. Check with a multimeter, like onlytakes4 stated or buy the little test lamp at autozone.

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RAE129 Junior STI Driver Car: 08 Subaru WRX STI Location: NYC Manhattan-Upper West Posts: 94 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: HHEELLPP!!alarm, interior lights, clock, radio do not work. Take the multimeter and place it on the continuity setting. When you touch the leads together it should make a sound, verifying you have continuity. The sound you hear is verifying that the circuit is continous (i.e. it is not open...a complete circuit from source to load). Go into your fuse box and check the fuses associated with the lights, radio, clock, etc. Place the hot and ground leads on either side of the fuse (looking at the fuse you should have two exposed conductive portions on either end of the fuse). The conductors/cables/wires will not burn with a short to ground (aka your chasis) because they are capable of withstanding a larger amount of fault current. Let us know how you make out.

06-24-2008, 06:46 AM	#10
versus1ss Professional STI Driver Car: 04 STI Fav Mod: Team Dosojin FTW Location: FT. Hood, TX Posts: 401 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: HHEELLPP!!alarm, interior lights, clock, radio do not work. problem fixed thanks for the help guys

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MrDan Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 29 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: HHEELLPP!!alarm, interior lights, clock, radio do not work. Does anyone know which fuse is related to the interior lights. Is it #16 in the cabin fuse panel? My interior lights are not working too...