Honda 2000 fuse keeps blowing HELP!

[Sidonie]

Can anyone tell me if they have a lead on what my problem is?

I have a 2000 Honda Civic EX. My boyfriend recently installed an amp and it worked for a few weeks but now the dash lights keep blowing, the stereo runs but no sound or lights come up on it and my rear headlights have now shut down. My brake lights work, however. I'm pretty daft when it comes to car repair though I am slowly trying to learn.

We were going to remove the amp and see what happens then, though my boyfriend is skeptical that it has anything to do with it. What do you guys think? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[MikeHunt]

Get a new boyfriend, one who understands automotive electrical systems would be an advantage.

mike hunt

 

[Chris (4)]

Your b/f messed up.

Remove the amp and the wiring to the amp. Hopefully that will fix your problem. If it does go a Auto stereo shop and get installed there instead of trying to save a few $$.

 

[Chris Garcia]

(Sidonie) decided to join the conversation on 13
Oct 2003 with message

I have a 2000 Honda Civic EX. My boyfriend recently installed an amp and it worked for a few weeks but now the dash lights keep blowing,

I'm assuming he had to remove the stereo from the dash... Check to make sure the wire labelled "illumination" .. usually orange i think.. is either hooked up to the stereo or taped off.. if the end of the wire is exposed, the instant it hits something to make a circuit, and you turn your lights on .. it will short and blow the dash lights fuse..

the illumination light basically tells the stereo that the car has turned on the head lights.. the stereo will do something like dim, or the buttons will light up.. .. some stereos use it, some don't.. i had this problem in my '90 Prelude.. the stereo i had didn't use the illum wire.. and i forgot to tape it off.. it shorted out and blew the dash fuse.. i was unaware that my tail lights weren't working until a cop pulled me over.. luckily no ticket.

hope that helps

 

[Sidonie]

It helped, unfortunately, I had to be pulled over too.

My bf put everything back to normal (according to everyone's advice, thank you)and everything started working again. Now my only problem is the stereo is still unresponsive. When the amp was in, it had stopped turning the amp on. The stereo will run (CD player spins, radio tuner works..) but the stereo lights don't come on and it isn't issuing any sound. Does this mean the stereo is shot?

 

[Chris Garcia]

(Sidonie) decided to join the conversation on 16
Oct 2003 with message

It helped, unfortunately, I had to be pulled over too.

My bf put everything back to normal (according to everyone's advice, thank you)and everything started working again. Now my only problem is the stereo is still unresponsive. When the amp was in, it had stopped turning the amp on. The stereo will run (CD player spins, radio tuner works..) but the stereo lights don't come on and it isn't issuing any sound. Does this mean the stereo is shot?

Hmmm i think i had that problem once too.. turned out the constant 12v wasn't making it to the stereo.. the stereo had enough power from the accessory 12v to power the stereo, but didn't turn on the display .. make sure all the wires are hooked up properly... or perhaps take it to a professional..

 

[Bud Nina]

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