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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 12:54 AM
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Headlights and accessories shut off

So I just upgraded my torque converter to a 2600 stall and installed summit plastic race seats in place of my power seats.

I test drove it tonight, and all of my accessories and headlights shut off when I got on it and let off.

I pulled into a parking lot as the car still ran fine, Window motors still work, etc. Pretty much anything off the key works, but not headlights, radio, etc.

So my theory is, I forgot to tape or remove the harness that plugged into the power seat motor. I think it may have shorted on the underside of the seat.

I checked the fuses in the parking lot in low light and they looked fine. Where should I check next?
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Re: Headlights and accessories shut off

Ok so after doing some research, I don't think it is the headlight switch because the radio also stopped working. I am wondering if it is a fusable link, does this sound possible? If so, could someone help me in locating the fusable link for these devices on a 1989 Iroc Z? Is it near the master cylinder?

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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 12:21 AM
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Re: Headlights and accessories shut off

So if I wiggle the harness under the dash that goes through the firewall, all the accessories work again. Is this a fusable link or something else? I never would have guessed but I came across this link while searching:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/elec...items-out.html
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 07:29 AM
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You have a bad connection in the firewall connector known as C100, on the 12 AWG red wire(s).

So while you’re cleaning those pins, check the others and clean those while you’re at it.


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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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Re: Headlights and accessories shut off

Thank you sir!
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