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Old 11-14-2008, 08:28 PM
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Well i have had this problem since day one.
The Windows will go Down all the way, but when i bring all 4 up at once, sometimes 1 or 2 will stop right before they reach closing point.. and they wont work for about 10-30 secs.

Since then i have had a subwoofer put in, and when that problem occurs, it also takes out my subwoofer now.. and then the subwoofer comes back on when the power to the windows comes back on.

then just 2 weeks ago i had a new Pioneer Headunit installed.

Today i was rolling up my windows and the whole system just shut off.
Power Windows wont work anymore
Pioneer headunit has no power to it
Subwoofer is gonna be off since no sound is going ot it.

EDIT: I found the fuse box. which should i remove/check/replace.
 

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Old 11-14-2008, 08:35 PM
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the big black box under the hood inside the engine compartment. it should be nexted to the battery.most likely the installer hooked into the wrong power supply and cooked a relay or fuse. just start pulling them until you find one either burnt up or a broken wire.
 
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Old 11-14-2008, 08:46 PM
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I just saw the wire that was ran for the AMP, it was attatched directly to the battery.

Could you reccomend some.. The AC Adapter or w.e (the smoke thing) doesnt work also.. but the Air conditioning does.
 
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Originally Posted by ericemery
you toasted a relay or fuse man... grab a multi meter and set it to check impedance... If it reads 1 its a complete circuit if it reads 0 its not. thats a for sure way to test the fuses. relays will smell bad or the wire ball will the blown apart.
Eric is right, first step you should take in ANY diagnostic step... check the fuse/relay first. And only change the fuse once. If it blows twice, take it a step further
 

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Old 11-15-2008, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by wyattc329
Eric is right, first step you should take in ANY diagnostic step... check the fuse/relay first. And only change the fuse once. If it blows twice, take it a step further
and if its blowing...you better be protected or she'll probably beitch slap ya, unless she wants kids...errr wrong scenario , but yeah if its popping the fuse you have something grounding out with a broken wire/circuit somewhere. Id check the after market radio connection possibly...
 
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im saying depending on how many miles you have on it... alternator might be going-
but check ur fuses first... battery might also be low on juice....
 



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