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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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New car means new electrical issues...

Ok guys I just picked my new 92 Z28, and there and some goofy things with the electronics. The power mirrors and interior light worked just fine, but then during the drive home they quit working. And the other issue is that the fog lights don't work. I've never done much with electronics besides a sound system, so I just need a starting point. Much help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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Re: New car means new electrical issues...

I was messing around with the fuses and I saw that the ACC fuse was blown. So I replaced it, but in a couple hours it blew again. What could be the source of this?
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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Re: New car means new electrical issues...

a short in the circuit after the fuse. such as the wiring or one of the componets connected to the circuit.
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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Re: New car means new electrical issues...

It looks like the culprit is most likely the cigarette lighter. I did some searching and other people have said that usually if the fuse doesn't blow immediately then a drain on the lighter is usually the cause. I'll let you all know what I find when I get home from work.
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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Re: New car means new electrical issues...

Definitely check the cigarette lighter. I had a '91 'bird with the exact same problem.
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