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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 08:01 AM
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New problem,all of a sudden I don't have a horn & my brake light fuse keeps popping
I haven't installed anything in this POS
My blower unit went about the end of winter too
It already had an aftermarket radio in it but no issue with that thing
Is there any particular thing I should check?
I gotta get on this thing after work today
Always something!!!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 08:52 AM
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Lu: you have a short to ground in the brake light circuit.

EricTheCarGuy has some good videos on how to fix electrical circuits.

If the blower does not work check the switch on the climate control first. This switch is known to cause trouble.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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Thank you Almighty Tanprotege!!!
I will watch the video(s) during my lunch break
The switch on the climate control?The fan switch?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by louielace69
Thank you Almighty Tanprotege!!!
I will watch the video(s) during my lunch break
The switch on the climate control?The fan switch?
Yes, the fan switch. First it will loose a few speed settings, but you may be able to wiggle it to work, then it gets progressively worse until it's dead. it usually disables the AC as well.
Inside the switch is a spring that creates uneven pressure. Someone hacked the switch and put a spring on the other side as well to even out the pressure. It worked, he reported.

If you search for AC switch you might find the posts.

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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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Lol,thanks man,I really appreciate all your help!!!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 09:29 PM
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TanP my man I found my problem!!!
Under the dash there are 4 wires that go into a male adapter to plug in to the female one.
Well that started melting & the wires touched.I managed to electrical tape & seperate them & brake lights are functional.
Also I may have found my license light issue.
Right by the brake wires is the Mazda security box,there's a small black wire coming out of a little hole in the box,maybe a ground that is not grounded or connected to anything.
I checked out Eric & subscribed man,I really appreciate that hookup,Dude is awesome!!!
Not as Awesome as you but his knowledge is great too.
I actually accomplished something today & you lit that fire under my A$$ lol
Thanks for always responding Dude!!!
I'll bother ya again some other time lol!!!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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