Q:I turned on my truck the other day and suddenly my radio, dome light and power locks did not work. I wouldn't think all of these would be on the same fuse, but I don't know much about that stuff. Could it be a bad ground wire?

Check the fuses and you will find one that needs replaced

Q:A friend of mine has left town for a week, so another friend and I decided to install air horns in his car as a Christmas present/practical joke. We wired the horns to his existing horn button and it seemed to have worked for a short time. Then it stopped. We assume the problem is a blown fuse and we're going back in to check/work on it more soon. My question is what should be done after replacing the fuse to assure no further failure? Obviously the horns are drawing too much power, but will any electrical components solve the issue? Possibly a higher gauge wire?

If there is an amperage rating on the horn or whatever runs the horn, Times that amperage by 125% OR (1.25) and that is the size of fuse to use. Hope this helps you some.

Q:I have a 50cc scooter/ moped and for some reason none of the electrical components work: lights, signals, horn, fuel level dials on the dash, brake light, etc nothing electrical works.Yet for some reason the electric start still works? Why would this work and nothing else?

if you have fuses it might be that. if that isn't it, remember that all these accessories must all run from the same electrical point. trace one of those wires back toward the off/on switch until you find the problem.Have you checked the ground. some time the starter is a grounded alone. also turn one of these things on and check to see if you actually have power to it. its tough to answer this in a good way to get right to the exact problem partner.

Q:I have a 96 Camry and it died on me Friday sputtered out when I started it the rmp's shot up then went down then I put it in drive and then died I put new battery on, new starter, alternator is good and new ignition switch and when I turn the key all that comes on is the lights and radio and when I turn the key it doesnt sound like its trying to start just nothing no click click click

you have an elecrical short stop changing fuses and locate short formerly you expend the vehicle or fry the computing device. Which fuse is blowing provides someplace to commence finding. it particularly is greater valuable hint than maximum electric powered problems provide you beginning out.

Q:I have a 2000 volkswagen new beetle w/ 2.0 liter engine. Earlier today a guy jumped me off and I noticed that he had put the jumper cables on wrong! And immediatly yelled for him to take them off!when my stepdad jumped me off I noticed I could no longer read my speed or gas gauge! So is it more likely a fuse that was blown or the instrument cluster? All info is greatly appreciated thank you !

Hey Jasmin, Well, I think you must've hit the wrong button 'cause your question got posted in the Jeep section not the VW section. But hey, no worries. Most modern cars have a protection circuit that will set off a fuse or some other device to prevent serious damage to the engine computers (and other components) if someone gets their positives mixed up with their negatives when jumping the battery. I would suggest you bring it in to either a highly regarded independent shop specializing in European autos (usually BMW, VW, Mercedes and Volvo) or to the dealership. Depending on the car, you may have no choice but to bring it to the dealership if there is some type of special factory software that needs to be used to repair it. I would check in with an independent shop first tell 'em what happened and what's going wrong and they should be able to send you in the right direction (their shop or the dealership). Just be aware this might cost you some large coin to fix just be ready for that.

Q:Any place I can find a fuse schematic for a 2005 Honda Met 2? My daughter crashed hers and ,as I was cleaning it up looking for damage, I found a fuse loose inside her radiator and I see an empty slot in the fuse box by the battery (which could be normal - I don't know). I'm guessing it'scondition that it has been there for sometime, but there is no way for me to be certain and I also want to ensure all the electrical components work as they should.She bought it used so she has no manual. Is there somewhere I can find out which types/sizes of fuses belong in each slot without buying a $50 manual? I've never had a problem getting this info on a car, but can't find it for a scooter.

The honda dealer parts dept can look up schematic 4 - you

Q:I accidentally put the wrong terminals on my Honda Accord 2002 EX. All of a sudden the alarm system starting going off and I immediately took the cables charges off the battery and the alarm went off. Now nothing inside of my car worksit is completely dead. I checked to see if my battery was dead but it still has some charge in it. There was no smoking from the fuse box or battery. Can anyone help me figure this out or tell me what could be the issue?

Reverse connection destroys a lot of electronics near instantaneously. If you are lucky, you will just need to replace a lot of fuses. Or possibly a master fuse in or near the positive battery cable. At worst you will have to replace the engine management computer and a lot of other electronic systems in the car

Q:I have a power supply that reads 12 volts on the output but when I connect two 12V fans the voltage drops to about 4.5V. What electronic component do I need to replace? Is it a bad capacitor or transistor? Let me know if you need more information.

A diagram of the circuit would give the most information and allow for the best solution. Baring that, a general discussion may help but only a little. 1) All power supplies and circuits have impedance or resistance that is internal. There are no perfect wires, transformers, etc. This means that when you check the open circuit voltage (the voltage when there is no load attached to the power supply) it will read the highest voltage available. Normally when you connect a load, the power supply delivers a current to that load. The current flowing in the circuit will cause a voltage drop along the wires, transformers, coils, capacitors, etc. that causes the voltage at the load to be less than the supply voltage. (I am ignoring the effects of capacitors on a three phase power line here). This may be a small amount of voltage drop or a large amount depending on the size of your power supply and the amount of load current that must be supplied to the load. 2) The power supply must have the necessary capacity to drive the load. For instance you would not be able to use a 10 watt power supply and connect 100 watts of load to it. Based on the above, is the power supply big enough to drive the fans? Did it supply them previously without a problem? If the answer is yes, then there is a problem with the supply that needs to be repaired. The type of supply will make suggesting a repair solution very hard without the diagram or schematic. Look for a partially open circuit or poor connection first. Then look for a failed component. This will depend on the component (fuse, capacitor, transistor, IC, etc.). Wish this could have been better but I just do not have enough information. Hope this helps, Newton1Law What make model refrigerator do you have?

Q:Describe the function and operation of these componentsTransformer.Twin and earth cable.Battery.BS 3036 Fuse.Thx for the help guys , websie links with diagrams would be much appreciated :)

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Q:i understand you need the battery to get a car started and the spark plugs, but what else is used in a car to get it to start? i ask cause when i try to turn it on sometimes it wont start right away, the battery is fine my sparks are good, but the car still has a hard time starting up.

Basically everything under the hood is necessary to start the car. Air filter, oil, battery, ignitions, ECU, fuel, fuel injector, pistons, valves, crank case, crank shaft, spark plug, wires, etc. You would have to ask more specific question and describe your problem more specifically. Good Luck.