electrical issues

[92Lxsleeper]

ok....we checked my battery and it has a full charge. i have a brand new alternator. when i got to put my key in the ignition tho, nothing works....not even the lights when i open up the doors come on. all battery cables are tight, and as i said,the battery has been checked and is FULLY charges. soimeone please help so i dont have to waste hard earned money at a mechanic

[SteveB]

Fuseable link in fusebox.

[Leung]

someone is probably going to say a bad ground wire somewhere but have you checked all the fuses and relays?

also just because the battery terminal wires are nice and tight doesn't mean you don't have a break somewhere else along those lines. i'd trace them till you can't anymore.

[92Lxsleeper]

ok so how can i check the fuse

and to the secind, how can i see a break in the wire/ trace it?

[92Lxsleeper]

i really NEED suggestions so everyone please check this out... i want to save a whole lotta money....please. i really need help!!!!!!!

[WilliamW]

Ok, start with this logically. Power has to come from somewhere and go to something. That something is considered a "load" on the "circuit." Now I'm taking that you have basic electrical skills. Start with the battery. The battery is grounded to the car and to the block. The battery also has a positive lead going to the starter and to the fuse block. Check for voltage at the fuses. Check the Fuses themselves. If you have voltage at the distribution block then go through the wiring and look at where the wires go. If you have a honda manual this would be the perfect time to get it out. Trace the wires (or find them) down to where the manual says they go. Go to where a light or horn or some type of "load" is and check for voltage.

Electrical issues may take some time to diagnose and fix, but it is possible and just keep moving foward. Think logically and keep your eyes open for anything.

[CustomLowz]

Electrical issues may take some time to diagnose and fix, but it is possible and just keep moving foward. Think logically and keep your eyes open for anything.

So So So True. Just think simple, and you will find the problem. Check all fuses and relays like stated before. Hope you find the problem.


Checking the fusable link, Run your fingers on the wire. You should feel a break in the wire (broken fuse)

[92Lxsleeper]

thanks

[92Lxsleeper]

could it possibly be the starter

[92Lxsleeper]

ok we took it to autozone, and somethin is pullin a whoopin 13 amps even when the car is turned off... any ideas?

[accordztech]

13 amps? start pulling fuses. car should still be able to start....maybe ur starter silinoid is stuck hehe.

[92Lxsleeper]

well my battery drains in about 3 minutes even on a full charge tharer is so much power drawn. but when i have power, it starts rite up. not hesitating or anything. by that i mean when its jumped it start right up

[jdm_inspired]

Yea check the fuses. Check the ECU fuse in the inside fusebox..... that was my 100 dollar mistake.......WEAK!

[92Lxsleeper]

the ecu drains that much power?

[sd93accordEX]

anything can pull that much current. start pulling fuses til the drain goes away. if that don't work, something is shorting to ground before the fuse block. the only problem with that, is if it actually is a full short, you may get what we call...'letting the smoke out" FIRE!!! if not, then you might have something just barely touching, cracked, frayed, burnt, etc, etc, to ground. hope this helps. gl