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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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ok.. i was installing a wideband on the formula, and i was testing where to put the positive wire from the inside of the fuse box. so i found that the gauge fuse turns on when the key is turned on.. so i pulled out the fuse and i inserted the wire(+) in the fuse. the wideband turned on and off like it should, but then i left it on for about 30 sec and then i heard some clicking in the engine.. so i turned back the key, but i when to turn it back on, the gauges and light dont work like they supost to, fuel pump doesn't prime, and when i try to turn on the car, every electrical turns off and nothing happens, no cranking or anything. i think something is clicking under the dash by the glove box... i checked all the fuses and there are all good, i swicth the relays and it still does the same thing... please help!!! what can it be???
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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First, recheck the fuses. Don't just look at them - use a fuse tester or replace them with known good fuses. Fuses often look fine even when they're blown.

Then use one of the three ports in the fuse box that are designed for adding accessories. They are single contact ports labeled BATT, IGN, and ACCY. These are 15-amp circuits that provide constant power (BATT), ignition switched power (IGN), and RAP controlled power (ACCY). For a gauge you'll want to use the IGN port.
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i'll replace all the fuses, also can all relays go back at onces?? i'm thinking its the relays, but i dont know... this sucks!! i was one wire away from finishing it!! lol
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