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Old May 4, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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I have the center console out while fitting carpet and every now andthen I crank up the engine to hear her growl. Well today I stick the key in and turn and then I hear a pop on the floor and see the yellow stereo wire laying on the reflectix in the center console and nothing happens. wHAT DID i DO AND HOW TO FIX, cOULD IT BE A FUSE? help
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Old May 4, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Hmm "sounds" like a fuse or fusible link.
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Look at your wires down by the starter. There is a fusible link in one of the wires and if it blew, you can easily see it. If so, purchase a new one of the same amperage at your auto parts store, install it, and you're back in business.

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fOUND A BURNT FUSE CHANGED IT AND SHE CRANKED RIGHT UP. yOU GUYS ARE GREAT THANKS AGAIN.
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