Cobras dead in a KFC parking lot, need help!

[shanker]

Turned the key forward, there was a pop, then nothing. Now all I can get is the dome light will come on occassioanly and the battery and the light next to it will light but dimly.

I checked all the fuses and there was one dead 20amp one. I looked at the schematic in the owners manual and swapped it with what was supposed to be for the cigarette lighter but now I get everything I had plus the door beep.

Does anyone have any ideas? Does anyone have access to a picture of an accurate fuse box schematic so I can try to work this out tommorrow?

Thanks in advance , Matt

It wont turn over or even get to point where it starts to and the lights dont work either.

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[Flyn]

I don't have a clue, Matt. You might have a shorted out part in the ignition.Which fuse was dead? Try twisting the battery cables just in case they might be loose. The battery could be dead from a power drain or battery failure.

 

[blubyu]

Sounds like it may be part of the electrical under the hood? This is where all the high current fuses are located. Hope the attached may help a little. Your symptoms are confusing, maybe the battery blew a cell or something? Blown fuse indicates a short circuit typically. I would start with a voltmeter at the battery. If it's less than 12 volts, disconnect the battery and see if the voltage goes up. If it does, you probably have a short. Be careful and good luck.

 

[shanker]

it was the battery I have to pick it up later. I thought batteries lasted longer than this in a new car but apparantly not.

 

[Flyn]

Battery life varies greatly. My 2000 Kawasaki was still on its original battery when I sold it. I warned the guy who bought it that it was probably about done. Never a problem with it even with the bike sitting all winter. If your 2nd battery also fails prematurely you might have a battery drain somewhere that's shortening the life.

Also, see if your replacement fuse pops. If it does, you have to figure out why. Which socket was the one that popped?

 

[PearlBlue L]

glad to see you figured it out. i hate messing with the electrical system when something goes wrong, specially because of my stereo system. its a pain.

 

[PETSNKE]

it was the battery I have to pick it up later. I thought batteries lasted longer than this in a new car but apparantly not.

I still have my original battery and my car was built on 10/96. I don't even use a bettery tender in the winter, just start it up and let it run for 20 minutes once or twice a month.