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So my little Ruby has been a joy to drive since I got her. She gets awesome MPG, I got the door fixed finally, and then engine isn't giving that silly stalling
anymore!
HOWEVER, I do know for a fact that there are a lot of electrical problems... that I have no idea how to fix.
Basically, A lot of my dashboard panel lights dont illuminate when the car is in th ON postion, or dont warn me of possible problems. For example, To get the BELTS light to illuminate and chime, I have to shake my seatbelt part that has the red release button on it. Doing so illuminates the light and the chime goes on.
Also in the ON position, the CHECK ENGINE light does not illuminate, nor does my AIRBAG light and/or ABS light. All the others do though, such as my CHARGE (battery) light, OIL PRESSURE, REAR DEFOG (when turned on), and the PARKING BRAKE.
To make matter's worse, my smoke lighter port-thingy doesnt heat up the lighter. (I DO NOT SMOKE) however, I would like to be able to play my iPod someday using iTrip. But without any power from that smoke lighter thingy, I can't use it
Finally, the worst part about the whole problem is my interior roof light. When I bought my Ruby, the PO's told us that the light doesn't work, and they think it's simply a wiring issue. I thought maybe it was just a blown bulb, but we troubleshooted that idea and no luck.
I'recently downloaded my 1994 Ford Aspire user manual, and I showed me how to check my fuses, which I did. All of them are intact, and so my best conclusion is simply wiring problems.
If anyone can give me some good tips on how to troubleshoot the electrical systems, It would be greatly appreciated. It really is a drag to always have to make CD's and try to find the ignition keyhole in pitch-black.
Thanks a lot!
-Dev
HOWEVER, I do know for a fact that there are a lot of electrical problems... that I have no idea how to fix.
Also in the ON position, the CHECK ENGINE light does not illuminate, nor does my AIRBAG light and/or ABS light. All the others do though, such as my CHARGE (battery) light, OIL PRESSURE, REAR DEFOG (when turned on), and the PARKING BRAKE.
To make matter's worse, my smoke lighter port-thingy doesnt heat up the lighter. (I DO NOT SMOKE) however, I would like to be able to play my iPod someday using iTrip. But without any power from that smoke lighter thingy, I can't use it
Finally, the worst part about the whole problem is my interior roof light. When I bought my Ruby, the PO's told us that the light doesn't work, and they think it's simply a wiring issue. I thought maybe it was just a blown bulb, but we troubleshooted that idea and no luck.
I'recently downloaded my 1994 Ford Aspire user manual, and I showed me how to check my fuses, which I did. All of them are intact, and so my best conclusion is simply wiring problems.
If anyone can give me some good tips on how to troubleshoot the electrical systems, It would be greatly appreciated. It really is a drag to always have to make CD's and try to find the ignition keyhole in pitch-black.
Thanks a lot!
-Dev