Some electrical problems after a few sparks
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Some electrical problems after a few sparks Hi guys!
I was doing some maintenance on my audio system in my 2003 Civic sedan and a power cable touched the chassis creating a few sparks. It made contact for a few seconds (5-6?) and the cable started heating a little bit. I wasn't too worried about it.
However, I discovered a few anomalies once I was done performing the maintenance and it could well be due to this incident. Here's what's happening:
- electric door lock do not work when the car is off (works on with engine running, didn't try in ACC mode)
- the radio won't turn on anymore
these DO work:
- wipers
- lights
- flashers
I checked the radio fuses (in the fuse box and on the radio itself), and they are not blown.
Anyone has an idea of what it could be?
Thanks!
I was doing some maintenance on my audio system in my 2003 Civic sedan and a power cable touched the chassis creating a few sparks. It made contact for a few seconds (5-6?) and the cable started heating a little bit. I wasn't too worried about it.
However, I discovered a few anomalies once I was done performing the maintenance and it could well be due to this incident. Here's what's happening:
- electric door lock do not work when the car is off (works on with engine running, didn't try in ACC mode)
- the radio won't turn on anymore
these DO work:
- wipers
- lights
- flashers
I checked the radio fuses (in the fuse box and on the radio itself), and they are not blown.
Anyone has an idea of what it could be?
Thanks!
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