Honda 2000 fuse keeps blowing HELP!

Can anyone tell me if they have a lead on what my problem is?

I have a 2000 Honda Civic EX. My boyfriend recently installed an amp
and it worked for a few weeks but now the dash lights keep blowing,
the stereo runs but no sound or lights come up on it and my rear
headlights have now shut down. My brake lights work, however. I'm
pretty daft when it comes to car repair though I am slowly trying to
learn.

We were going to remove the amp and see what happens then, though my
boyfriend is skeptical that it has anything to do with it. What do
you guys think? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

 

Get a new boyfriend, one who understands automotive electrical
systems would be an advantage.


mike hunt

 

Your b/f messed up.

Remove the amp and the wiring to the amp. Hopefully that will fix your
problem. If it does go a Auto stereo shop and get installed there instead
of trying to save a few $$.

 

(Sidonie) decided to join the conversation on 13
Oct 2003 with message

I'm assuming he had to remove the stereo from the dash... Check to make
sure the wire labelled "illumination" .. usually orange i think.. is
either hooked up to the stereo or taped off.. if the end of the wire is
exposed, the instant it hits something to make a circuit, and you turn
your lights on .. it will short and blow the dash lights fuse..

the illumination light basically tells the stereo that the car has turned
on the head lights.. the stereo will do something like dim, or the
buttons will light up.. .. some stereos use it, some don't.. i had this
problem in my '90 Prelude.. the stereo i had didn't use the illum wire..
and i forgot to tape it off.. it shorted out and blew the dash fuse.. i
was unaware that my tail lights weren't working until a cop pulled me
over.. luckily no ticket.

hope that helps
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It helped, unfortunately, I had to be pulled over too.

My bf put everything back to normal (according to everyone's advice,
thank you)and everything started working again. Now my only problem is
the stereo is still unresponsive. When the amp was in, it had stopped
turning the amp on. The stereo will run (CD player spins, radio tuner
works..) but the stereo lights don't come on and it isn't issuing any
sound. Does this mean the stereo is shot?

 

(Sidonie) decided to join the conversation on 16
Oct 2003 with message

Hmmm i think i had that problem once too.. turned out the constant 12v
wasn't making it to the stereo.. the stereo had enough power from the
accessory 12v to power the stereo, but didn't turn on the display .. make
sure all the wires are hooked up properly... or perhaps take it to a
professional..


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