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VS Berlina II climate control and reverse lights

Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by BOOST666, Jun 20, 2012.

  1. Jun 20, 2012 #1
    BOOST666

    BOOST666 Classic not plastic

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    Hi guys,
    Im having some issues and electrical diagnosis isn't my strong point.

    1. A week ago my digital climate control unit **** itself, a decent puff of smoke from the dash, pulled the unit apart and there is a fried capacitor.
    I got a second hand unit from the wreckers, rigged it up but no go, the buttons light up but it wont turn on, I have no power from any pin in
    the top plug that goes in the back, which I am assuming is to power the lcd etc. I cant find a climate control fuse.

    2. Reverse lights wont work, keeps blowing the fuse, I know its a short somewhere I really cant be bothered finding it so im asking you guys,
    maybe its a common problem and easy fix... im hoping so, any help will be much appreciated.

    Cheers
     
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  2. Jun 20, 2012 #2
    aussie4life11

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    did you check all the fuses or just the one that says thermo control? use a test light or DMM to test all the fuses in the pannel. failing that, just remove them all one by one. if you had a blown capacitor, the chances of there being a blown fuse is very high. when a capacitor blows its due to an overload of power or it incorrectly dischargine as it is basically just a battery.
     
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    BOOST666

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    Yes I used a test light and multimeter on all fuses under the dash, the only one not working is my reverse/canister purge fuse.
    Im going to test the relays today and that module in the dash near the stereo.
     
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