could it be a relay fuse ?
2006-12-23 17:39:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
where would i find the relay?
2006-12-23 17:45:44 · update #1
I own a shop, and the pop you heard was more than likely a fuseable link blowing. Meaning you have a major short somewhere in the vehicle. Do you have a sound system that is wired directly to the battery? I see this a lot with people wiring in a sound system amp, and not doing something right, or doing something they should know better like running the wire through the door so as to pinch the wire when the door is closed.
A relay fuse No! A relay is not a fuse, and visa versa. A fuse is a part of a circuit that is thinner, and when the circuit is overloaded the thin spot (fuse) in the circuit heats up and burns in to. A relay is a magnetic switch that makes a circuit when activated with power that pulls in a latch (two pieces of metal) that makes contact with each other, thus completing the circuit. The fuseable link is between the starter and the ignition switch. The main cable goes to the battery, and from the same post on the starter there is another (power) cable that goes to the ignition switch to power up the vehicle. This cable has a fusable link in it, and it may even be part of the wire itself. Look for a dark place in the wire, run your finger nail along the wire and look for a place that is burned into inside the insulation, and you will find it. The best thing I can tell you to do, is go to a parts store, and ask for a fuseable link for your vehicle, look at it and you will see what it looks like. Most of the time a regular fuse (like what is in your fuse panel) won't make a popping noise when it blows, but check all of your fuses to make sure. It should be a large fuse of at least 40-60 amp.
Glad I could help you. Good Luck!!!
2006-12-23 23:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a poor connection at the battery. Try adjusting them and trying again. If that doesn't work have the cables replaced and try again. If your still not getting power after this, try the fuse block next, look for any blown fuses. There are also fusible links next to the starter, approx 4 if I recall right. These can go from time to time and cause no power situations. I bet that you have a poor connection though. These cars are tough and usually run awhile with general care to em, I know cuz I have had 3 of them now :) I hope this helps and good luck! If you would like to contact me off list so that I may further assist feel free. My email is vancouver_guy_for_u@hotmail.com
2006-12-24 01:47:03 · answer #2 · answered by mobile1mechanic 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you either blew a relay or the starter. Check the relays under the hood for burn marks or smokey smells.
If you find either, replace the relay.
2006-12-24 01:41:47 · answer #3 · answered by Lemar J 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you either blew a relay or the starter.
2006-12-27 12:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL MY QUESTION WOULD BE WHERE DID THE POP NOISE COME FROM AND IS THERE ANY POWER AT ALL.DASH LIGHTS,HORN,STEREO ETC...IF THERE IS NO POWER AT ALL AND IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU'VE HAD ALL THE FUSES CHECKED, THEN CHECK FOR WHAT IS CALLED A FUSIBLE LINK...THIS IS A SMALL WIRE THAT CONNECTS TO YOUR BATTERY'S POSITIVE CABLE AND SUPPLIES YOUR FUSE PANEL WITH POWER...YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SWOLLEN OR BURNT PART IN THAT WIRE...THIS WIRE IS DESIGNED TO MELT IN CASES OF EXTREME POWER SURGE OR SHORTS IN YOU ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.IF THIS IS YOUR PROBLEM, IT CAN BE EASILY FIXED BY CUTTING OUT THE BURNT FUSIBLE LINK AND SPLICING IN A NEW LINK...YOU CAN BY THIS LINK IN ROLLS AT ANY PARTS STORE...NEXT YOU NEED TO FIND OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE SHORT...I SUSPECT THAT YOU HAVE A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH.
2006-12-24 04:03:41 · answer #5 · answered by yourboytee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋