clock, headunit, wiper blades, cig. lighter, etc. don't work!
#1
clock, headunit, wiper blades, cig. lighter, etc. don't work!
Yesterday everything to my knowledge was working fine. This morning as I started driving I noticed my head unit didn't turn on, my clock, cigarette light, wiper blades, power mirrors, etc. So I checked in the driver side fuse box and I noticed from the label behind the cover, that anything connected via ACC didn't work; however, anything connected via the Battery did work.
The car still starts up fine, but do you all think its an ignition switch problem?
The car still starts up fine, but do you all think its an ignition switch problem?
#3
#7
Yesterday everything to my knowledge was working fine. This morning as I started driving I noticed my head unit didn't turn on, my clock, cigarette light, wiper blades, power mirrors, etc. So I checked in the driver side fuse box and I noticed from the label behind the cover, that anything connected via ACC didn't work; however, anything connected via the Battery did work.
The car still starts up fine, but do you all think its an ignition switch problem?
The car still starts up fine, but do you all think its an ignition switch problem?
#8
I think you can switch the ACC relay with the ignition relay to see if that is the cause.
If it's not the accessory relay then good chance it is your ignition switch. Try playing with your ignition key the next time it happens. Unlikely it's a ground issue. No offense to the poster but that's what everyone who does not know a thing about automotive electronics loves to blame. This should not be a difficult problem to fix.
The problem is intermittent because the relay or ignition switch contact is only failing sometimes.
If it's not the accessory relay then good chance it is your ignition switch. Try playing with your ignition key the next time it happens. Unlikely it's a ground issue. No offense to the poster but that's what everyone who does not know a thing about automotive electronics loves to blame. This should not be a difficult problem to fix.
The problem is intermittent because the relay or ignition switch contact is only failing sometimes.
Last edited by Nopike; 12-13-2011 at 02:39 PM.
#9
I think you can switch the ACC relay with the ignition relay to see if that is the cause.
If it's not the accessory relay then good chance it is your ignition switch. Try playing with your ignition key the next time it happens. Unlikely it's a ground issue. No offense to the poster but that's what everyone who does not know a thing about automotive electronics loves to blame. This should not be a difficult problem to fix.
The problem is intermittent because the relay or ignition switch contact is only failing sometimes.
If it's not the accessory relay then good chance it is your ignition switch. Try playing with your ignition key the next time it happens. Unlikely it's a ground issue. No offense to the poster but that's what everyone who does not know a thing about automotive electronics loves to blame. This should not be a difficult problem to fix.
The problem is intermittent because the relay or ignition switch contact is only failing sometimes.
Last edited by ShocknAwe; 12-13-2011 at 03:48 PM.
#10
Grounds can go bad and cause problems but that is usually the exception. Faulty relay contacts, switch contacts and wiring issues not related to grounding are much more common.
If a ground is located in an area where water or salt can cause corrosion you can have a grounding issue. For that reason most grounds are placed where they are not exposed to those elements.
If you read many of the posts on here whenever someone has an electrical problem many people say check your grounds because that is all the advise thay can give.
If a ground is located in an area where water or salt can cause corrosion you can have a grounding issue. For that reason most grounds are placed where they are not exposed to those elements.
If you read many of the posts on here whenever someone has an electrical problem many people say check your grounds because that is all the advise thay can give.
#11
This is all very true. On older car with oil leaks the ground issues come and come though its crazy how many I have fixed. Maximas have electrical problems and my advice to any owner is to read up and get a basic electronics knowledge or you will be spending alot of money fixing electrical issues. A few years back, my door locks were going crazy, locking and unlocking at a fast rate back to back. the fix? maybe if I had 20mins to type it up goodness it was complicated. They didnt need to make literally everything electronic. A lot more could have been cable driven IMO
#12
I think you can switch the ACC relay with the ignition relay to see if that is the cause.
If it's not the accessory relay then good chance it is your ignition switch. Try playing with your ignition key the next time it happens. Unlikely it's a ground issue. No offense to the poster but that's what everyone who does not know a thing about automotive electronics loves to blame. This should not be a difficult problem to fix.
The problem is intermittent because the relay or ignition switch contact is only failing sometimes.
If it's not the accessory relay then good chance it is your ignition switch. Try playing with your ignition key the next time it happens. Unlikely it's a ground issue. No offense to the poster but that's what everyone who does not know a thing about automotive electronics loves to blame. This should not be a difficult problem to fix.
The problem is intermittent because the relay or ignition switch contact is only failing sometimes.
#13
Yesterday everything to my knowledge was working fine. This morning as I started driving I noticed my head unit didn't turn on, my clock, cigarette light, wiper blades, power mirrors, etc. So I checked in the driver side fuse box and I noticed from the label behind the cover, that anything connected via ACC didn't work; however, anything connected via the Battery did work.
The car still starts up fine, but do you all think its an ignition switch problem?
The car still starts up fine, but do you all think its an ignition switch problem?
Have you recently replaced your radio.
Did u make sure to tape off any unconnected wires? If not do so.
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#15
There is a 65 amp fuse under the hood alongside the battery to check/re-seat. It is in the front left corner labeled "FL65A ACC". This fuse is what the accessory relay switches. Also a possibility is a flakey contact in the ignition switch. The Accessory relay is energized by the ignition switch.
#16
There is a 65 amp fuse under the hood alongside the battery to check/re-seat. It is in the front left corner labeled "FL65A ACC". This fuse is what the accessory relay switches. Also a possibility is a flakey contact in the ignition switch. The Accessory relay is energized by the ignition switch.
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