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soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 11:35 AM
Car is getting absolutely no pwer whatsoever. It all started when my nephew washed the car's engine. I replaced the batter (needed a new one anyways). I have checked the main battery fuse 80 A (under hood) with a tester, both sides work just fine along with the other fuses in the car. Under neathfuse box the wires have power too. I get no power at all. No horn, no turnsignal , no headlight, as if the car had no battery placed. I used an air compressor on all the electronics, even on the ECU. Still nothing. What could it be?
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 17, 2008, 11:41 AM
. Clean battery terminals and cable connections. Ensure connections are tight.
. Test all underhood and underdash fuses with a test light or multimeter:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-3.html#post252145
soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 11:48 AM
I have power to both fuse boxes what now?
soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 11:49 AM
Whoops.. the civic is a 1995
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 17, 2008, 11:53 AM
Did you turn the ignition switch to ON (Position II) and test each fuse?
soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 12:02 PM
Yes I did.. the only fuses not working are for my power windows.. but the actual fuses are fine... I know it had to do something with the washing of the engine.. I figure though at least I would have power in the car.. I don't but my fuses are lighting up
soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 12:24 PM
U there txgreasemonkey?
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 17, 2008, 12:26 PM
Look for any other mega fuses going to the alternator. These type of issues frequently involve the alternator shorting out.
Do you have an immobilizer system on your car, which was triggered when you replaced the battery?
soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 12:29 PM
Even interior lighting.. that's what kills me.. no headlight, dome light, no radio.. etc.
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 17, 2008, 12:31 PM
Be sure to check for codes, particularly a Code 20 (Electrical Load Detector).
soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 12:46 PM
It's a 95 so its an odb1.. how do I check for codes?
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 17, 2008, 12:48 PM
Here's how:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-6.html#post832012
soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 01:11 PM
I see what your saying. But I turn the key to position 2 and nothhing lights up on the instrument panel which pertains to fuse#3. which lights up by the way. I was able to change the steering rack and pinion for my nephew over the weekend, ( I felt like a champ! Haha) what a ball-buster that was, and now I'm stumped.
soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 01:15 PM
By the way th ACG fuse 15 A is just fine
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 17, 2008, 01:15 PM
Be sure to clean main grounds, so as not to overlook anything basic.
soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 01:18 PM
Main grounds are fine.. that was the first I thing I checked after under hood fuses
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 17, 2008, 01:19 PM
What's Fuse No. 3?
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 17, 2008, 01:22 PM
Check the ignition switch for wear, pitting, or melting:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-2.html#post224652
soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 01:23 PM
Integrated control unit, dome light, which aren't working by the way.. I'm guessing the integrated control unit is a fancy name for instrument panel
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 17, 2008, 01:27 PM
Since the dash lights don't come on, I suspect the problem might very well be a bad ignition switch, which are easy to replace. Pull it apart and check for wear, pitting, or melting.
soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 01:29 PM
Do you think that could have happened from my nephew hosing down the engine I didn't see him do it. But I know he unleashed th full fury of the water hose on the engine..
soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 01:30 PM
How do I rplace/chck ignition switch.. by the way again, not even the headlights or domelight turns on
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 17, 2008, 01:32 PM
When you have catastropic electrical failure, it has to be something pretty fundamental. You have already ruled out the battery, fuses, and grounds.
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 17, 2008, 01:35 PM
Here's how you do it:
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove dashboard lower cover and knee bolster.
3. Disconnect 5-P connector from under-dash fuse box and 7-P connector from main wire harness.
4. Remove steering column covers.
5. Insert key and turn it to "0".
6. Remove two screws from switch and replace.
soopermanj
Dec 17, 2008, 01:41 PM
Ill have to figure it out.. thanks for all your help.. I'm from Miami, FL.. and GOD Bless the Lone Star State!!
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 17, 2008, 01:44 PM
Flow is Battery to Fuse No. 41 (80A Power Distribution) to Fuse No. 39 (50A Ignition Switch) to Ignition Switch to Underdash Fuse/Relay Box to Alternator (Voltage Regulator).