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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Power Accessories not working

I need some assistance, as I have no idea what I am doing or what could be causing my problems. Let me tell you my problems. One day, I was driving around on a nice Saturday, and the power locks no longer worked. I thought that was slightly annoying something I would have to try to fix. Then I realized that the trunk latch did not work, the radio antenna did not work, interior lights, headlights, power mirrors all did not work. I knew that all these items couldn't be on one fuse, but I checked them anyways, and sure enough, they were all good fuses. Looking at wiring diagrams from AutoZone and Haynes manuals, I determined that anything that was hot at all times did not work. With some help, it was determined that the possible problem could be power to the fuse box. Since the car, can drive, but isn't safe to, in my opinion I parked it in the garage and am waited a bit for some time to look at it. When I tried to fix it one Saturday, the power locks were working. Everything was working until I tried to turn on the headlights, and then nothing. Went back a few days later, and the locks work again, until I try to turn on the headlights. Can someone please give me an idea where to start because I am clueless now?
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Re: Power Accessories not working

check the fuse links located either on the starter or near the bat. You may nee to pull on them to see if they are burned out. What you are saying isnt working all involves the fuse links, it could be that there is just a bad connection with them.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Re: Power Accessories not working

Thanks, hopefully the wife and kids will let me look at the car this weekend. Hopefully that works
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