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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 07:14 PM
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TX Help! My RX died!

I had just left the house and while driving I noticed the radio just shut off. Ok weird, but then I noticed the tach was on 0 - engine was dead. Luckily there was a parking lot I could pull into within a few feet.


What doesn't work:

ac\heater blower
radio
engine/starter
sunroof


What does work:

Headlights
Horn
interior lights
the annoying door chime

I haven't checked the ignition switch yet.. Tomorrow I am going to tackle that.

Please help this is my daily driver!
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 10:34 PM
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start checking fuses.
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 03:46 AM
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Sounds like everything that doesn't need the ignition on to work is good, and visa versa. Sounds like you've got a place to start
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 10:42 AM
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Year of the car?
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 05:58 PM
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87 is the year. So yeah it appears to be the 80amp main fuse is blown. New one on the way!
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 06:20 PM
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Huh, figured main fuse powered eveything. Didn't know other stuff would still work.
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 07:29 PM
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That's why I didn't bother actually pulling it out and testing it... But yes, I replaced it and it runs like a champ again!

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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 04:51 AM
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I really like that yellow for some reason lol
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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by barkz
I really like that yellow for some reason lol
ahh..Dammit!,now I wanna hot dog..heh!
(I like it too!)
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