I noticed today that my dashboard lights were dead - along with tail lights, since they're on the same fuse. But when I went to replace it to drive home this evening, both my replacement fuses shorted out when I stuck them in. So I just drove 20 miles home riding the brakes. All my dashboard lights are dead - even the ones for changing gears, and those aren't connected to that fuse.
I had a friend replace my stereo yesterday - they might have shorted out then, I'm not sure - I know the gear lights at least were on this morning. But now I have no dashboard lights.
Any clue as to what's wrong, and how much it might cost to fix? Thanks.
2007-02-17 15:27:56 · 6 answers · asked by eri 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
OK, so something got shorted when the radio was replaced. Any idea on costs?
2007-02-17 15:33:18 · update #1
Thanks guys! I'll have him pull it out tomorrow and we'll check. He used to install them for Circuit City when they sold radios; I figured he knew what he was doing.
2007-02-17 15:43:40 · update #2
Try taking out the stereo your friend put it. Look for any bare or exposed wires. If those wire touch other exposed wires or touch the bare metal of the car, it could cause all sorts of problems. This should fix it. Next time... don't let your friend work on a car. Bestbuy only charges like $100 for install. A lot cheaper than replacing a blown computer
2007-02-17 15:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by rabies1979 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a problem in the chargers system.If you are using the same charger to start the truck every time. You might try using a different charger. Have your truck battery checked for a dead cell and have the alternator checked for out put( both can be checked free at Auto zone)(not a plug just a fact)check for slipping alternator belt. check for side swelling on the battery.
2016-05-24 00:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you trust him and im sure he is ok then have him pull the raido and look at the wires he has left a bear wire that is laying up on metel it should be easy to find cause he didnt have to go to deep to wire the raido its all right there good luck
2007-02-17 15:38:32 · answer #3 · answered by bone g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not to lay blam but ask ur freind to double check his work he may have pinched a wire by accident good luck and be understanding
2007-02-17 15:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He/she is just plain lazy and tapped into the most convenient power source, albeit the wrong one.
2007-02-17 16:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do know you answered the question, right? Lets see, what has changed since it worked?...
2007-02-17 15:32:44 · answer #6 · answered by joopster8505 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋