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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 01:38 PM
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I went to turn on my corvette today and it was dead because i accidentally forgot to unplug my headlight motor (parasitic drain) anyway i jumped it using a box and then my radio wouldn’t turn on. I pulled the radio and saw that it was getting power and everything, then I decided to check power again because i wanted to be sure before calling crutch field, now nothing is getting power unless the key is turned to accessory. no security light when the door is open, no interior lights, the radio memory wire isn’t powered, but when i turn the key the dash comes on so my battery’s not dead. Checked all the fuses on the passenger side fuse box. Are there some fuses that im missing that are in a different place? My headlights still work though which is strange, so it seems like it’s only the interior stuff. My hatch button also works but the hatch lights don’t. If anyone knows anything it’d be appreciated! It’s an 85 btw
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Your battery may have bad cells and need replacement. It may be providing 12V, but nothing under load.
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Your battery may have bad cells and need replacement. It may be providing 12V, but nothing under load.
I don’t think it’s that because i replaced the battery a few months ago, i’m hoping it’s just some fuse or relay or something
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Have the battery tested, but first ensure your terminals are clean and tight.
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Have the battery tested, but first ensure your terminals are clean and tight.
Terminaks clean and it starts up without a problem, i really don’t think it’s the battery because about a week ago i did some load tests on it after installing an amp and sub and it worked perfectly
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Terminaks clean and it starts up without a problem, i really don’t think it’s the battery because about a week ago i did some load tests on it after installing an amp and sub and it worked perfectly
Got it! It was the courtesy fuse lol sometimes it really is the simplest thing. I guess i must have forgotten to check that one when i checked the rest. Well time to put my center console trim back together…
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