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  • Jun 24, 2006, 05:27 AM
    filadajunk
    Pulled Fuse on '97 Prelude Now Won't Start
    My radio and power to the cigarette lighter died while I was driving. I pulled over and started checking the fuses unfortunately with the vehicle running. When I pulled the fuse under the dash marked ACC the car quit running. I didn't think anything of it at the time. I just figured that after I was done checking fuses everything would be OK.
    I found the blown fuse for the radio and cigarette lighter under the hood of the car, replaced it and now the car won't start. It turns over but won't start. Is this something that I messed up by pulling the ACC fuse with the vehicle running? Can I, maybe, disconnect battery power to reset and it will be OK or is there more that will need to be checked out? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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  • Jun 25, 2006, 05:21 AM
    rd68
    Yes try to unhook your batt.to see if it does reset itself.
  • Jun 27, 2006, 06:08 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    The safest and most quick way to check your fuses is to use a digital multi-meter (DMM). Using a DMM prevents the possibility of removing a fuse, especially difficult to see under-dash fuses, and replacing it in the wrong slot. If you disconnect the negative battery cable first, set your DMM on audible ohms and touch the leads to the metal test points on the top of each fuse. When you hear the "beep," the fuse checks out as O.K. Using this approach, you can check all under-hood and under-dash fuses in two minutes. If you don't want to disconnect the negative battery cable, set your DMM on DCV, turn the ignition ON, and proceed to check each fuse, looking at the voltage displayed for verification.

    Using this approach, I would recheck every fuse on your vehicle. It's easier than you think to overlook an important fuse, so I would first consult a wiring diagram for your car.
    Next, I would see if you triggered an anti-theft interlock.

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