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11-18-2010 #1
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Just lost ALL power.
I haven't had a chance to look into my problem but just wanted some suggestions.
I started my car up tonight and had it warmed up and was pulling out of the driveway. Backed out of the garage and EVERYTHING went dead. I don't even have dome light power. Checked the battery, no problems, have a good ground. I am suspecting either ignition or a blown fuse somewhere. The car has a painless wiring harness if that sheds any light at all. This is the first time that I have had any ignition/power related issues whatsoever. Please, any suggestions would be great!!
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11-18-2010 #2
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Fusable link?
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11-18-2010 #3
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Would you mind explaining exactly what fusable link refers to. Is it a relay or an actual in-line fuse?
11-18-2010 #4
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Check the battery terminals first. if you burned a ground or there is any corosion or loosenes this could be you problem. You could have burned either of the battery leads on a header(speeking from experience.) next check you starter wires dow at the starter. if the bolt is loose on the starter you could have the same problem. i hope you at least have a test light.
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Primary wire from battery to junction block gone. I meted one once and it kills everything but the Battery still looks good.
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11-19-2010 #6
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+1 on the fusible link or other wiring directly at the horn relay or junction block behind the battery. I have experienced exactly what happened to you. Car is fine, then all of a sudden, no nothin'. No headlights, starter, etc. Turns out I had a bad connection right at the horn relay, which carries all the power to your headlights and interior of your car, including the ignition switch.
11-20-2010 #7
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Thanks for all of the replies fellas! Got the problem fixed today. It was a blown interior fuse behind the battery. Thank again to all that replied!!
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Now you should find out what caused this so it doesn't happen again.
11-20-2010 #9
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It was a short in the headlight switch.
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