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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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Electrical Problem...

Dont have key on power to radio. Now I noticed my wipers dont work and my vacuum pump doesnt have power to it! Im going back out in a second to investigate a little farther but this is what Ive got so far!

When I turn the key towards me to use the radio it works FINE but not running or in the ACC position...

Any thoughts or ideas?!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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Maybe a fuse? Ignition switch going bad? Just some initial thoughts.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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My 1st guess was a fuse as well. I finally went thru the manual and checked everyone it COULD be and found it. 50A maxi under the hood. Ignition B1 and B3 or something like that.

Time to replace tomorrow!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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One word of caution, it's takes a lot to blow a 50amp fuse. Can you think of anything you did that may have caused it to blow?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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Glad you found it.

Good point Barry.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Oh I know. Thats why I didnt check those big 50 ampers at first. I found a nest of some sort...bird or rodent under the hood. Im hoping thats the culprit! It was fuse #21 under the hood. Took out wipers, radio (acc 12v), and ESOF. Im going to get a new fuse tomorrow but I will look down and see if I see any chaffed or frayed wires and Ill make sure to tape them or put shrink tubing on them!
 
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