Weird problem w/electrical

[Demon]

OK, I started my new VX today we have had freezing rain and snow and many electrics are not working.

Not Working:
Turn signals
Power Windows
Cruise Control
Dash Display of what gear I am in

Still Working:
Hazards
A/C
Dash Lights
Wipers

Still driving fine, but I kinda need those turn signals. Hopefully this is something easy. Any suggestions?

[Demon]

One other thing, my VX has a trailer hookup. That may be the problem, I dunno.

[Gussie2000]

What about removing the negative battery cable for few seconds........

[tom4bren]

Demon,

Check the ground on your trailer wiring adapter. Sounds similar to a problem I had in the past.

Tom

[Sprey]

You checked all the fuses?
Maybe the water got into the trailer plug and short circuited?
With the gear thing maybe the mode selector thing has died?

[Y33TREKker]

Is the 15 Amp (CB-15) fuse in your dash fuse box blown by any chance?

[Demon]

Is the 15 Amp (CB-15) fuse in your dash fuse box blown by any chance?

Completely new to my VX, where is the dash fuse box? On my integra it was on the floorboard passenger side, is that where it is on the VX?

[Triathlete]

Open drivers side door...there is a panel on the side of the dash...should be the one you are looking for.

[Demon]

Demon,

Check the ground on your trailer wiring adapter. Sounds similar to a problem I had in the past.

Tom

Am I going to need to remove the bumper to get to the ground? I can see the connection, but cant find any wiring underneath the car.

Also, the inside lights all work as do the exterior lights. I will go through the fuses tomorrow, once I locate the dash fuse box, and proceed from there. At least the heater is working, it is freakin cold here!

[Demon]

Open drivers side door...there is a panel on the side of the dash...should be the one you are looking for.

THx, found it, will go through the fuses tomorrow when my hands wont freeze off

[Demon]

Well, I couldnt sit there not knowing, so I went back down in the cold, and sure enough, CB-15 is blown. Will grab another fuse tomorrow and throw it in.

[tom4bren]

Am I going to need to remove the bumper to get to the ground? I can see the connection, but cant find any wiring underneath the car.

Also, the inside lights all work as do the exterior lights. I will go through the fuses tomorrow, once I locate the dash fuse box, and proceed from there. At least the heater is working, it is freakin cold here!

Guess I'm a little late since you already found a blown fuse ... but ...

Most people install the wiring for trailer lights in the cubby for the jack (all but one of the connections are there).

Tom

[rowhard]

Well, first off, welcome to the addiction. and glad you found the problem.

Are you somewhat mechanically/electrically inclined? If so, on the left of the page under the main menu/downloads/manuals, you will find the workshop and electrical manuals, both down loadable to your computer as a PDF file.

The Electrical is for the 99 model but am told the only difference between the models is the 16 inch wheel and a different HVAC system on the 99.

So there, you have a early Christmas present.

Merry Christmas

[Y33TREKker]

I'd say it will still be a good idea to check over your trailer harness for exposed wires, waterproof seals/covers being in good condition, or anything else that could be causing a short circuit in the harness. There had to have been something that caused the fuse to blow in the first place, and an added-on wiring harness other than the factory stuff would be the first place I'd personally start checking.

So it's sounding like you may have a better chance of having a white Christmas there in TX than I'm currently having here in the midwest ( <-- the usual). That just seems backwards for some reason.


Ah well, at least some of you will get to have fun with the TOD this year.


**Sorry about that. Just trying to make my annual smiley quota by the year-end cut-off**

[Demon]

I replaced the fuse this morning and everything seems to be working fine for now. I am going to go over the wiring for the trailer hitch once the weather is more agreeable to make sure that wasnt the cause. Thx for the info everyone. I downloaded the electrical troubleshooting, I know that is going to pay off! I am somewhat mechanically/electrically inclined, I guess the biggest project I have done on a car was completely installing and wiring a single-fogger nitrous kit with a WOT switch, along with various stereo components with a nice toggle switch so my wife wouldnt have to listen to the bass if she didnt want to. I am glad this was a quick fix right now though cause it is too cold to be out working on wiring!