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RastaS14 · 01-10-2013, 08:27 PM

I had a wreck a while back. Front end/driver side. Nothing too major. No frame damage. Just bent the corner of the core support a little.

Everything still worked (minus the MAF-the wires got severed).

Anyway, I just got done putting everything back together. Wired in a new MAF plug I pulled off an Altima. Car fires right up and idles smooth. Revs free. Just like always.

Head lights turn on. Brights work. A/C lights work.

Dashboard does NOT work. RPM gauge is dead. Rear tail lights are dead. Turn signals are dead. Dome light is dead. Radio is dead. Hazards are dead.

Checked all the fuses, they all appear to be good. (As in, none of them are blown. Checked the main fuse box in the engine bay and the kickpanel inside.)

Anyone have any idea what it could be?

*I should add, while I was removing the alternator (I was going to clean it off, had a nasty leak that got oil and grime everywhere) in my absent mindedness I forgot to disconnect the battery. Upon touching the alternator terminal there was a spark and a loud POP. I figured that was some electro-static discharge left in the system/alternator or maybe a fuse blew. Fast-forward till just now, I jump start the car and everything is fine. Except for the issue described above. Related? Must be.
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rcdad123 · 01-11-2013, 02:55 AM

check the main fuse. i believe it`s gray and rated at 75 amps. it is in the fuse box inside the engine bay.

RastaS14 · 01-11-2013, 08:29 AM

Thanks, I just went and checked it. Sure enough it was blown. I'll get one after work and report back.

01-10-2013, 08:27 PM	#1
RastaS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Electrical issue (lights/dashboard/gauges) I had a wreck a while back. Front end/driver side. Nothing too major. No frame damage. Just bent the corner of the core support a little. Everything still worked (minus the MAF-the wires got severed). Anyway, I just got done putting everything back together. Wired in a new MAF plug I pulled off an Altima. Car fires right up and idles smooth. Revs free. Just like always. Head lights turn on. Brights work. A/C lights work. Dashboard does NOT work. RPM gauge is dead. Rear tail lights are dead. Turn signals are dead. Dome light is dead. Radio is dead. Hazards are dead. Checked all the fuses, they all appear to be good. (As in, none of them are blown. Checked the main fuse box in the engine bay and the kickpanel inside.) Anyone have any idea what it could be? *I should add, while I was removing the alternator (I was going to clean it off, had a nasty leak that got oil and grime everywhere) in my absent mindedness I forgot to disconnect the battery. Upon touching the alternator terminal there was a spark and a loud POP. I figured that was some electro-static discharge left in the system/alternator or maybe a fuse blew. Fast-forward till just now, I jump start the car and everything is fine. Except for the issue described above. Related? Must be. __________________

01-11-2013, 02:55 AM	#2
rcdad123 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: san diego Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check the main fuse. i believe it`s gray and rated at 75 amps. it is in the fuse box inside the engine bay.

01-11-2013, 08:29 AM	#3
RastaS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks, I just went and checked it. Sure enough it was blown. I'll get one after work and report back.