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Old 10-22-2012, 04:21 PM
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Just as the title says there is no electrical power to anything. It is a 94 Accord with a 2.2 there is no power to starter of any fuses in the fuse box. The fuel pump does not kick in either the guages stopped working before it died, (if that even helps) was driving a few days ago and guages all dropped and died few seconds later. Now windows,radio,clock,guages,ac, etc. have no power. The only thing with power is turn signals and brake/taillights. I hot wired the window fuse from the battery(because it was going to rain) and successfuly got the windows up but have not the first clue on where to start help would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Old 10-22-2012, 04:37 PM
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Check the large fuses in the under-hood fuse box.

If those are okay, then check that all the electrical connectors for the wire harness are connected firmly to the under-dash fuse box (there was a guy on here with a similar situation, which turned out to be the harness connector not firmly connected to the fuse box.
 
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Old 10-22-2012, 04:55 PM
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All fuses are good. Connection is good it is cliped in securely. I have heard ignition switch how true could this be that the contact for the switch is burnt out?
 
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Old 10-22-2012, 07:43 PM
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I would disconnect the battery. Then unbolt all ends of both battery cables one at a time. Clean the eyelet with a wire brush or sandpaper along with the bolt. Then reconnect.

Also, on the thermostat housing, there is an important ground cable attached there. Do the same cleaning like the battery cable.

Reconnect the battery, then see if this fixes the problem.

Do you have a volt meter?
 
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Old 10-22-2012, 07:47 PM
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Check for voltage on the WHT wire to the ign switch...is it there at all times, meaning the key does not have to be on.

EDIT: and my friend PA posted as I was typing . The ground PA is referencing on the 94 is actually on the drivers end of the TB.
 

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Old 10-23-2012, 02:33 PM
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i tried cleaning the cables as you said both the ground strap and battery cables i did it very well to know i had a good connection still no power to anyfuses. ill try the ignition switch this afternoon when i get off and post back to let you know something on that.
 
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Old 10-23-2012, 11:11 PM
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Yes I have a volt meter and the ignition has power going to it.
 
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Old 10-24-2012, 08:10 PM
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okay, under hood fuse box. What is the voltage reading on both sides of the pins to the fuse for the radio.....of course one side will be hot at all times and the other will not be....that is why/what the fuse does.
 

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