Short Circuited Fuel Relay Possibly?? Help Needed Please
08-31-2017, 12:55 PM
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Short Circuited Fuel Relay Possibly?? Help Needed Please
Hello Everyone,
I have a 2001 Acura CL type s and decided to undertake to repair to my fuel main relay underneath the steering wheel compartment.
I followed the instructions posted by JIGS and was successful in starting my vehicle again. I did run into an issue though..........
In an effort to fit the fuel relay back into it's plastic housing underneath the steering wheel, I inadvertently brushed the solder joints up against the metal adjacent to it. This in turn caused a small/brief flash of sparks on the relay. i fitted the relay safely back in the housing and was surprised power was running to the unit at all with the key out of the ignition in the first place. I examined the relay and did not spot any damages from this incident.
So now here is my issue:
1. vehicle will not start (not surprising)
2. I have examined the driver side fuses and fuses under the hood (passenger side) and none show to be blown.
Where might the short be and how should i repair it?
Is there a fuse in another location I should check?
Is the best place to check for short circuits the brown harness/clip?
Any recommendations would be extremely appreciated.
Thank you!!!!
I have a 2001 Acura CL type s and decided to undertake to repair to my fuel main relay underneath the steering wheel compartment.
I followed the instructions posted by JIGS and was successful in starting my vehicle again. I did run into an issue though..........
In an effort to fit the fuel relay back into it's plastic housing underneath the steering wheel, I inadvertently brushed the solder joints up against the metal adjacent to it. This in turn caused a small/brief flash of sparks on the relay. i fitted the relay safely back in the housing and was surprised power was running to the unit at all with the key out of the ignition in the first place. I examined the relay and did not spot any damages from this incident.
So now here is my issue:
1. vehicle will not start (not surprising)
2. I have examined the driver side fuses and fuses under the hood (passenger side) and none show to be blown.
Where might the short be and how should i repair it?
Is there a fuse in another location I should check?
Is the best place to check for short circuits the brown harness/clip?
Any recommendations would be extremely appreciated.
Thank you!!!!
