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  1. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    I have not removed the two relays for the aux brake circuit. I'd need to figure out where they are.
  2. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    This was a used fuse box that looks new. Its in really good shape. As I said , the SUV starts now but fuse 21 sparks and blows when removing the key. The emergency brake doesn't work either.
  3. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    The fuses are all good. I bought another fuse box and gave it a try.the Espy started and everything worked (gauges, radio, power windows) I was very excited until i turned off the car and fuse 21 blew again. Now no gauges, radio, or windows again. But she did start and run. But I smelled...
  4. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    Everything is reassembled and connected. All fuses are correct. The instrument cluster lights up and the gauges swept back on forth. Turned the key, held my breath as the engine cranked... but it didn't turn over. When I removed the key, fuse 21 sparked and blew just as before.
  5. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    I think its the mechanical brake (cables) but it doesn't work. The truck started rolling away on me... lo
  6. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    Fuses are good, seated correctly, no theft light blinking Dang thing won't start.
  7. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    On the circuit board, about 2/3 of the way down theres what looks to be a blur circle. Next to that on the wire it looks blue and smudgy.
  8. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    Well now I can't move the truck. I put the fuse box back in and the engine won't turn over. It'll crank but it won't run.
  9. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    I'm learning that motto the hard way. Lol I emailed the circuit board for the fuse box. Looks strange on the right side
  10. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    To be honest, I bought this car from a big time Acura dealership last Saturday. I thought they were legit so I didn't go thru my usual inspection process. Ive since discovered rusty rocker panels (with holes) and learned the truck was in Michigan in 2003-2005 The dealership won't do anything...
  11. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    2nd update Could the all be related to a bad fuse box?? Ive just lost the blower motors too. No a/c light, no defrost light. Ive switched the relays and no change.
  12. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    Update, I replaced blown fuse 21 with a good fuse while the key was in run position and drivers door open and a chime sounded 5 times
  13. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    And yes, I had all doors closed while evaluating the car
  14. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    I can access the ignition switch no problem With a good fuse 21, The door chime doesn't sound. The door ajar switch is on in the dash. Everything works when I start the car and stop it as long as I don't take out the key. When I turn the key to the remove location the fuse blows Oh, and the...
  15. M

    Newbie here, Dead Ins Cluster, Radio, Windows

    I'm at work now... but I've got the steering column exposed and the wires look okay. I'll put on my reading glasses tomorrow and really inspect their condition. I don't see any idiot taps on the column anywhere. I'll update you tomorrow. And I really thank you for your guidance on this one...
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