vash999

I was wondering if someone knows a bit about 1st gen electrical systems, because i shorted out a few things when i installed the battery (brilliant i know) but i managed to get everything up to speed again, except for a few components;

not working
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my deck
my in car clock
the cigar lighter
and that console on the front

working
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AC
antenna
radio

PS i changed all the fuses but when i put the 15 A fuse into the cigar/clock slot it always blows the fuse when i put it in and ive tried several 15 A fuses for that slot.

If anyone knows what i am doing wrong plz feel free to help me as this is my first car and i am open to any suggestions. ty.

Manntis

wierd. Your clock and lighter are on two different circuits. The clock should be on a 15A fuse, the lighter on a 10A - and the AC comes after the lighter fuse, not before.

Do your power mirrors work?

legokcen

iTrader: (8)

Use a 20 amp or higher fuse and see if it blows.

Just kidding. You more than likely have a short to ground somewhere. You may want to disconnect one of the items and see if it continues to blow. Try one, and then the other. See which one has the short.

vash999

ok well i already disconnected the lighter (which doesnt work still, but the thing still blew, so i guess ill start disconnecting some stuff. but while im doing this can anyone link me or im wondering if you know any books that show diagrams to the electric system. thanks again.

vash999

and while were talking on the subject, i got dual subs im throwing in the damn thing, does anyone know a step by step way to do this? plz and ty

Manntis

Ask Manuel.

vash999

alright thanks guys, does anyone know where i can find out some things on installing subs and speakers in my car, i know all the specs for the stuff but i need help with all the wiring. ELECTRICAL IN THIS CAR IS A BI*@#!!!!

vash999

who manuel?

Manntis

Manual. Weak joke.

vash999

My very first car is an 82 rx7, i purchased it from my friend for 1500 dollars canadian, because weve known eachother for so long. the car is red stock color, faded a little bit, but theres no rust and only a few dings and dents. the car itself has only 124,000 kms on it and handles beautifully. aside from small parts under the hood falling apart such as; rusted bolts/screws, corroded air filters, and corroded radiator pieces, the thing has after-market exhaust and purs like a kitten. i just took it for a rip last night with all my friends and their supra, 87 rx7 and civics and stuff. its safe to say, after 25 years, this car can still keep up. sometimes in a short stretch i would take the supra because of my lighter body and faster accel. the supra is turbo charged and japanese imported right hand drive. the other rx7 is white, and its got a short shift 50% reduc (might as well get an automatic) but still if anyone has any storys about their first cars plz feel free to share, i cant get enough info on the RX7's myself.