PERFECT Z28

iTrader: (7)

I tried this...

I turned the key to the on position.
I pulled the PCM BATT fuse...but then I noticed some smoke coming from inside the car's dash.

I immediately turn the key back and took it out. I then took off the radio dash trim...I thought that perhaps my radio fried.

(I noticed that the left signal light stayed turned on but it wasn't blinking.)

After I took off the trim piece I saw FLAMES coming from the back!!! I blew out all the flames and ran to get a fire extinguisher. I get back to the car and the flames were out.

I took out the radio and I saw where the flames where coming from...DRL box?







Well, I noticed all the right side of the wire covers had melted together and the left side wire covers were starting to melt.
I seperated the wires so no contact could be made and I tried to start the car...the car started really rough and again the left signal light stayed turned on but it wasn't blinking.

I then disconnected the battery and proceeded to try to "fix" the problem.
I cut off the melted wires and extended the wires to reach out out of the dash. (you can see that there is tape around the wires)








I hooked up the battery, crossed my fingers and prayed that this solved the problem.

I put the key in and tried to turn the car on...NOTHING HAPPENED...
the lights work, the wipers work, the hazard lights work, the RIGHT signal light works, pretty much everything but the LEFT signal light (it just stays stuck on).

I'm scared that maybe I fried my PCM or something...SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME OUT!

NO-OPTION-2002

iTrader: (2)

First thing you need to do is check all the fuses (dash and underhood). If any are blown, you need to verify the circuits they are protecting are fixed (no longer shorted).

Once that is done and all the fuses are replaced, check to see if everything works and see if car starts

Hope this helps, sorry to see that.

PERFECT Z28

iTrader: (7)

^ Thanks for the advice.

Anyone else see this happen?

HMFDZ28

iTrader: (16)

As a reference you should pull fuses before turning the key to the run position.

PERFECT Z28

iTrader: (7)

The directions didn't say to pull fuses first...but I'll never again try this again.