Electronic gremlins leaving me in the dark
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Okay, this might sound really stupid, but I've looked at other threads, and no one seemed to have the exact same, or even very a similar issue, or a way to fix it.
About a week ago, my drivers side window regulator failed (cable frayed & bound up), so I ordered a used replacement, and did the job myself. My window now works better than ever. However, since putting everything back together, my dome and door lights no longer turn on, at all. Moreover, my door ajar light still stays dimly light when my door is closed. It gets weirder. Now whenever I start up my car, my clock resets to 1:00. My radio, and radio illumination (I have the original head unit) also only work sporadically. My windshield washers also don't squirt out any liquid, and the reservoir definitely has fluid.
I haven't smelled anything burning, and the car hasn't been running any worse since. I replaced the fuse for the dome light (and I assume the door lights), but still, no dice. I'm pretty new to RX-7s, and I know next to nothing about electrics. I am by no means a mechanic. Any advice would be graciously taken.
If it helps, my car is an '89 vert with the four-speed.
So, what gives?
About a week ago, my drivers side window regulator failed (cable frayed & bound up), so I ordered a used replacement, and did the job myself. My window now works better than ever. However, since putting everything back together, my dome and door lights no longer turn on, at all. Moreover, my door ajar light still stays dimly light when my door is closed. It gets weirder. Now whenever I start up my car, my clock resets to 1:00. My radio, and radio illumination (I have the original head unit) also only work sporadically. My windshield washers also don't squirt out any liquid, and the reservoir definitely has fluid.
I haven't smelled anything burning, and the car hasn't been running any worse since. I replaced the fuse for the dome light (and I assume the door lights), but still, no dice. I'm pretty new to RX-7s, and I know next to nothing about electrics. I am by no means a mechanic. Any advice would be graciously taken.
If it helps, my car is an '89 vert with the four-speed.
So, what gives?


