No lights or anything
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No lights or anything
so my fc hasn't been started in like 2 weeks. We took the negative cable off for that span of time. When I turn my key the run position, no lights turn on and I can't start it. Even when I try to jump it, it is still the same situation. Suggestions???
Step one, check the main fuse in the fusebox.
I'm assuming you have a DMM and know how to use it?
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idk know what "DMM" stands for. When I say "no lights" I mean nothing is getting electricity. If it is the main fuse, how do I take it out cuz it seems like it's not supposed to be taken out.
Digital Multi Meter. Based on your response, I will assume the answer is no that you don't have one/know how to use one. The ability to use one will greatly aid you in troubleshoot this issue. Like I said, it's fairly simple, but you will need the right tools to help make this "easy".
That's what I assumed you meant, I wanted to be sure. That is a different scenario than no lights.
To answer your question, you remove it by loosening/removing a bolt on each side of the fusebox. It is captive, unlike the other fuses in the engine fusebox.
You don't actually have to remove the fuse to see if it's had a catastrophic failure. They have an inspection window on top for a reason. Inspect the metal strip; it should be obvious if it's blown open.
That's what I assumed you meant, I wanted to be sure. That is a different scenario than no lights.
You don't actually have to remove the fuse to see if it's had a catastrophic failure. They have an inspection window on top for a reason. Inspect the metal strip; it should be obvious if it's blown open.
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Digital Multi Meter. Based on your response, I will assume the answer is no that you don't have one/know how to use one. The ability to use one will greatly aid you in troubleshoot this issue. Like I said, it's fairly simple, but you will need the right tools to help make this "easy".
That's what I assumed you meant, I wanted to be sure. That is a different scenario than no lights.
To answer your question, you remove it by loosening/removing a bolt on each side of the fusebox. It is captive, unlike the other fuses in the engine fusebox.
You don't actually have to remove the fuse to see if it's had a catastrophic failure. They have an inspection window on top for a reason. Inspect the metal strip; it should be obvious if it's blown open.
That's what I assumed you meant, I wanted to be sure. That is a different scenario than no lights.
To answer your question, you remove it by loosening/removing a bolt on each side of the fusebox. It is captive, unlike the other fuses in the engine fusebox.
You don't actually have to remove the fuse to see if it's had a catastrophic failure. They have an inspection window on top for a reason. Inspect the metal strip; it should be obvious if it's blown open.
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Digital Multi Meter. Based on your response, I will assume the answer is no that you don't have one/know how to use one. The ability to use one will greatly aid you in troubleshoot this issue. Like I said, it's fairly simple, but you will need the right tools to help make this "easy".
That's what I assumed you meant, I wanted to be sure. That is a different scenario than no lights.
To answer your question, you remove it by loosening/removing a bolt on each side of the fusebox. It is captive, unlike the other fuses in the engine fusebox.
You don't actually have to remove the fuse to see if it's had a catastrophic failure. They have an inspection window on top for a reason. Inspect the metal strip; it should be obvious if it's blown open.
That's what I assumed you meant, I wanted to be sure. That is a different scenario than no lights.
To answer your question, you remove it by loosening/removing a bolt on each side of the fusebox. It is captive, unlike the other fuses in the engine fusebox.
You don't actually have to remove the fuse to see if it's had a catastrophic failure. They have an inspection window on top for a reason. Inspect the metal strip; it should be obvious if it's blown open.
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You would use a DMM, like I mentioned earlier.
There are different ways to check, but the easiest sanity check is to simply do a resistance measurement between both ends of the cable. Depending on the quality of your meter/leads I would anticipate a reading of around 0.2-0.5ohms. Anything more than that I would be suspicious.
To answer your other question, the next step is to get a DMM. You need to start tracing the battery voltage to see where your issue is. It could be anything, it’s anyone’s guess until you are able to take actual measurements and we can assist you based on that feedback.
There are different ways to check, but the easiest sanity check is to simply do a resistance measurement between both ends of the cable. Depending on the quality of your meter/leads I would anticipate a reading of around 0.2-0.5ohms. Anything more than that I would be suspicious.
To answer your other question, the next step is to get a DMM. You need to start tracing the battery voltage to see where your issue is. It could be anything, it’s anyone’s guess until you are able to take actual measurements and we can assist you based on that feedback.
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Maybe this link will point you in the right direction:
https://itstillruns.com/signs-sympto...-12129200.html
If you're not electrically inclined, than maybe pickup a new ground cable at your local auto parts store and just give it a try. You'll need about a 48" cable and the lug end you can bolt to the bell housing where it mates to the engine. Here's a link to some battery cables: https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tu.../battery-cable
https://itstillruns.com/signs-sympto...-12129200.html
If you're not electrically inclined, than maybe pickup a new ground cable at your local auto parts store and just give it a try. You'll need about a 48" cable and the lug end you can bolt to the bell housing where it mates to the engine. Here's a link to some battery cables: https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tu.../battery-cable
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You would use a DMM, like I mentioned earlier.
There are different ways to check, but the easiest sanity check is to simply do a resistance measurement between both ends of the cable. Depending on the quality of your meter/leads I would anticipate a reading of around 0.2-0.5ohms. Anything more than that I would be suspicious.
To answer your other question, the next step is to get a DMM. You need to start tracing the battery voltage to see where your issue is. It could be anything, it’s anyone’s guess until you are able to take actual measurements and we can assist you based on that feedback.
There are different ways to check, but the easiest sanity check is to simply do a resistance measurement between both ends of the cable. Depending on the quality of your meter/leads I would anticipate a reading of around 0.2-0.5ohms. Anything more than that I would be suspicious.
To answer your other question, the next step is to get a DMM. You need to start tracing the battery voltage to see where your issue is. It could be anything, it’s anyone’s guess until you are able to take actual measurements and we can assist you based on that feedback.
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Maybe this link will point you in the right direction:
https://itstillruns.com/signs-sympto...-12129200.html
If you're not electrically inclined, than maybe pickup a new ground cable at your local auto parts store and just give it a try. You'll need about a 48" cable and the lug end you can bolt to the bell housing where it mates to the engine. Here's a link to some battery cables: https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tu.../battery-cable
https://itstillruns.com/signs-sympto...-12129200.html
If you're not electrically inclined, than maybe pickup a new ground cable at your local auto parts store and just give it a try. You'll need about a 48" cable and the lug end you can bolt to the bell housing where it mates to the engine. Here's a link to some battery cables: https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tu.../battery-cable
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