blown radio fuse??

**RZA** · 07-25-2006, 07:37 PM

I was wiring a new CD player into my 93 Ford Taurus.. and stupid me.. i didnt start insulating the wires until after i noticed the ground wire touching the battery or or ignition wire (red or yellow) i cant rmbr which. Anyways.. I realised I blew the fuse. Now..where would I find the fuse box to replace this fuse...and since I don't have any diagrams or fuse schematics..how would I know which fuse is the blown one??

Any help is greatly appreciated.

**Joefireline** · 07-26-2006, 03:21 AM

The fuse box should be under the steering wheel.
The fuses are numbered, and you will need to find out which on it is, by looking in the manual, if you don't have the manual, try googling it, to find the rght fuse.
It might be number 28, ours was, we have a Ford, just an Escort.
I am no expert, but I hope this helps.

**RZA** · 07-26-2006, 10:28 AM

Thnx Joe,

I actually did a google search on this prior to posting but most the responses (if any) where to look in the manual.

I am gona go to Canadian Tire after work and see if they will let me look at the manual without having to buy it. If not, I did a search and some local libraries have the repair manuals...So I may grab a copy and photocopy the relevant pages.

Thnx for the quick reply.

**Fox** · 07-26-2006, 10:35 AM

Good thing for you, fuses are ridiculously cheap. You'll probably burn more gas getting them than their worth.

**bruiser** · 07-26-2006, 11:04 AM

A lot of fuse boxes are located on the driver's side, on the end of the dash. Probably have to open the door to see it.

Spacemonkey6401 · 07-26-2006, 07:57 PM

You might also want to look on the back of the actual unit your installing. Most of the time where the wiring harness connects to the CD player there is a fuse on the back of the actual unit. But check the one on the car first.

**RZA** · 07-31-2006, 03:15 PM

Oh sorry for the late reply. I actaully fixed it a while back.

I went to the library and was able to find a manual for the car with entire diagrams of the electircal system. The fuse was number 8 in the fuse box and it cost me 3 dollars to get it changed. Candian tire was selling the fuses in packs of 10..but I think if I had gone to an electric store, i could have gotten just one for 25 cents or so.

The new head unit makes such a huge difference. Its as if I installed new speakers, an amp and a sub!

Thnx everyone!

07-25-2006, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
RZA Student of the Art Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Scar town, T dot Posts: 1,642 OS: XP /98 /2000 My System	blown radio fuse?? I was wiring a new CD player into my 93 Ford Taurus.. and stupid me.. i didnt start insulating the wires until after i noticed the ground wire touching the battery or or ignition wire (red or yellow) i cant rmbr which. Anyways.. I realised I blew the fuse. Now..where would I find the fuse box to replace this fuse...and since I don't have any diagrams or fuse schematics..how would I know which fuse is the blown one?? Any help is greatly appreciated. __________________ AM2 X2 3800 - Gigabyte GAM51GM - BGF7900GS OC - 2GBDDR2 - 360GB - Antec 550w - Samsung 19" LCD

07-26-2006, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
RZA Student of the Art Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Scar town, T dot Posts: 1,642 OS: XP /98 /2000 My System	Thnx Joe, I actually did a google search on this prior to posting but most the responses (if any) where to look in the manual. I am gona go to Canadian Tire after work and see if they will let me look at the manual without having to buy it. If not, I did a search and some local libraries have the repair manuals...So I may grab a copy and photocopy the relevant pages. Thnx for the quick reply. __________________ AM2 X2 3800 - Gigabyte GAM51GM - BGF7900GS OC - 2GBDDR2 - 360GB - Antec 550w - Samsung 19" LCD

07-26-2006, 10:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Good thing for you, fuses are ridiculously cheap. You'll probably burn more gas getting them than their worth. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

07-31-2006, 03:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
RZA Student of the Art Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Scar town, T dot Posts: 1,642 OS: XP /98 /2000 My System	Oh sorry for the late reply. I actaully fixed it a while back. I went to the library and was able to find a manual for the car with entire diagrams of the electircal system. The fuse was number 8 in the fuse box and it cost me 3 dollars to get it changed. Candian tire was selling the fuses in packs of 10..but I think if I had gone to an electric store, i could have gotten just one for 25 cents or so. The new head unit makes such a huge difference. Its as if I installed new speakers, an amp and a sub! Thnx everyone! __________________ AM2 X2 3800 - Gigabyte GAM51GM - BGF7900GS OC - 2GBDDR2 - 360GB - Antec 550w - Samsung 19" LCD

07-26-2006, 03:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Joefireline Enthusiastic TSFer~Joseph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portishead (Bristol) England Posts: 5,319 OS: Windows 7 64bit(Desktop) / XP Home SP2(laptop) My System	The fuse box should be under the steering wheel. The fuses are numbered, and you will need to find out which on it is, by looking in the manual, if you don't have the manual, try googling it, to find the rght fuse. It might be number 28, ours was, we have a Ford, just an Escort. I am no expert, but I hope this helps.

07-26-2006, 11:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
bruiser TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,977 OS: xp	A lot of fuse boxes are located on the driver's side, on the end of the dash. Probably have to open the door to see it.

07-26-2006, 07:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spacemonkey6401 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: KS, US Posts: 47 OS: Win XP	You might also want to look on the back of the actual unit your installing. Most of the time where the wiring harness connects to the CD player there is a fuse on the back of the actual unit. But check the one on the car first.