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Jetyn · 05-21-2018, 07:15 PM

My dumb self shorted out the main fuse connected to the battery while installing struts, replaced it 2 days later and nothing is working for the most part. Attaching the left part to the main fuse lets me be able to unlock my car or lock it just to check if power is going through but after one click of the lock or unlock it dies out and im not able to do anything, no lights on my dash, nothin works.

Help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

P.S. Its disconnected bc me trying to fix it and yes i’ve tried with everything tightened.

https://imgur.com/a/xAqEi04

Mr.ac · 05-21-2018, 10:03 PM

Sounds to me like there is another blown fuse somewhere
Not going to ask how you managed to short out a battery when installating struts... or maybe it would help?

humfrz · 05-21-2018, 10:21 PM

Maybe the battery is run down. You might want to check it's voltage …..

humfrz

Jetyn · 05-23-2018, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Maybe the battery is run down. You might want to check it's voltage …..

humfrz

Got it fixed after jumping my car. Wouldnt think the battery would be run down after just replacing it, thanks!

However i've run into another problem where the passenger door controls don't work ( windows & lock/unlock button ). The courtesy lights aren't on, the window doesn't auto roll down when opening the door but the it unlocks and locks with they key fob controls.

I already check fuse #10 & #14, could it be a different one? And no my passenger lock button on the drivers side isn't pushed down.

Jetyn · 05-23-2018, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Sounds to me like there is another blown fuse somewhere
Not going to ask how you managed to short out a battery when installating struts... or maybe it would help?

My battery doesnt have a cover on the positive terminal so as i was tightening the bolt for the strut things got out of hand and hist the bolt on the main fuse connected to the battery.

humfrz · 05-24-2018, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jetyn

Got it fixed after jumping my car. Wouldnt think the battery would be run down after just replacing it, thanks!

However i've run into another problem where the passenger door controls don't work ( windows & lock/unlock button ). The courtesy lights aren't on, the window doesn't auto roll down when opening the door but the it unlocks and locks with they key fob controls.

I already check fuse #10 & #14, could it be a different one? And no my passenger lock button on the drivers side isn't pushed down.

Have you checked the fuses in the cabin, under the instrument panel .. ??

humfrz

Jetyn · 05-24-2018, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

Have you checked the fuses in the cabin, under the instrument panel .. ??

humfrz

I have not, havent had the time to. I've looked up the fuse box diagram and don't see anything that relates to it all but i'll have a look at it soon

DarkPira7e · 05-24-2018, 07:29 AM

I would make time to check your interior box. http://www.autogenius.info/subaru-br...e-box-diagram/ and the dome light, is the switch functions itself not working? Or are you relying on door open/close to test it?

Jetyn · 05-25-2018, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

I would make time to check your interior box. http://www.autogenius.info/subaru-br...e-box-diagram/ and the dome light, is the switch functions itself not working? Or are you relying on door open/close to test it?

It doesnt open at all, the only hing on the passenger door that works it the lock itself via my key. I’ll have a look at it in the morning just couldnt see a fuse on the diagram that describes it but i guess ill check all of them

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 05-28-2018, 01:07 AM

Worst case scenario is that you may have internally shorted something inside the BCU, keep checking the other suggestions

Guest · 05-30-2018, 05:54 PM

Is the light on the passenger window switch blinking? May just need to relearn the window switch or whatever..

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05-21-2018, 07:15 PM	#1
Jetyn Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Chino Hills Posts: 20 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Assistance Requested My dumb self shorted out the main fuse connected to the battery while installing struts, replaced it 2 days later and nothing is working for the most part. Attaching the left part to the main fuse lets me be able to unlock my car or lock it just to check if power is going through but after one click of the lock or unlock it dies out and im not able to do anything, no lights on my dash, nothin works. Help is greatly appreciated. Thanks! P.S. Its disconnected bc me trying to fix it and yes i’ve tried with everything tightened. https://imgur.com/a/xAqEi04

05-21-2018, 10:21 PM	#3
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 29,868 Thanks: 28,790 Thanked 31,816 Times in 16,425 Posts Mentioned: 708 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Maybe the battery is run down. You might want to check it's voltage ….. humfrz

05-24-2018, 07:29 AM	#8
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