Electrical Issues

[Luketheboz]

Hey guys, new to the forums, had my Cobalt for almost a year, its a 2007 Cobalt LS, i had a system in there and my remote wire was goin into my power steering fuse because i have the stock stereo, it had been like that for probably around 5 months. The wire one day started melting (was a cheap wire) i got a better wire, put that in there, system was going, turned it up all the way, and then all this stuff started goin off, my wipers, power steering, airbags, defroster, A/C all of that stuff is out, yet my headlights, radio, dome light and all those things still work, tried swapping out the relays, and checked all the fuses, still nothing, any ideas? would really appreciate any help (first post btw)

[RedDead]

bump.............some1 help this guy out

[The GRAFX Shop]

first off id move the amp remote wire to something like the sunroof or wipers . mostly the sun roof fuse if you dont have a sunroof .

[YelloEye]

"Where to put this wire.....Power steering! I'll never need that!"

wtf? Put it on your sunroof fuse or windows.

[06CobaltLS]

i hooked my neon up to wiper fuse..worked fine

[Luketheboz]

yah i know i messed up, its not even hooked up anymore, i unhooked everything, but it still doesnt work, anyone know how i can fix it? or what i messed up?

[Luketheboz]

SOoooo i take that as a no? should i just take it to a shop and pay out the ass to have them fix it?

[YelloEye]

Your stereo doesn't work any more or the rest of that stuff you listed? If it's the list of stuff idk man.

[Mr. Red Pony]

Founds like a blown fuse. I just soldered mine into a yellow wire under the steering column btw. Works fine for a year now.

Get a test light, clip it to a good ground, then turn the key 'on' and 'poke' each fuse on the two metal areas shown. The light should come on when you hit either side. If it lights up on one side, the fuse is blown. If it doesn't light for either side, the fuse just isn't powered up.


(Idk if it has the visual fuses. Not too familiar with these cars. I work on a mustang..)

just a tip though. Don't just go out and buy parts hoping it will fix it.

[06CobaltLS]

or just look at the fuse and see if its broken inside or melted at all..if so then replace it.