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Old 11-16-11, 07:24 PM
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Default Instrument cluster/radio/windows/side mirrors not working after theft attempt

Hi, my car was broken into a couple of nights ago, and they attempted to steal my alpine double din. They broke the climate control in half so I purchased a new one. When I start the car nothing powers up.

The instrument cluster is completely black, the new climate control doesn't work, neither does the radio. The windows, turn signals, wipers, side mirrors and sun roof all do not work either. The HID's however do power on.

I have searched the forums for this problem and I did disconnect the battery in attempt to reset the computer, but still no luck. I checked every single fuse and had to replace the radio fuse. I also took out the cluster to make sure it was still plugged in. Could there be an issue with a ground wire somewhere? Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Old 11-16-11, 07:29 PM
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I forgot to add that my key less entry and the door locks still work fine.
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did you check the fuses on the drivers side and passenger?
Old 11-16-11, 08:03 PM
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check your under hood fuses, they might of "attempted" to defuse everything under there or cut some wires up so that the alarms won't go off. Wouldn't hurt to check
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Originally Posted by lexo98
did you check the fuses on the drivers side and passenger?
Yup, checked every single one. Only bad one was the radio fuse, and I replaced it.


Originally Posted by XxGoKoUxX
check your under hood fuses, they might of "attempted" to defuse everything under there or cut some wires up so that the alarms won't go off. Wouldn't hurt to check
Yeah, I checked the fuses under the hood as well, they were all fine. All the wires inside the car are still intact as well. Maybe a relay issue somewhere?
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brake lights work ? and is there any ticking sounds when u turn the headlights / fogs on ?
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Sounds like alternator fuse. But since you said fuses are good, I'm not sure what to suggest. Take it to a shop.
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Originally Posted by randee973
brake lights work ? and is there any ticking sounds when u turn the headlights / fogs on ?
Yes the brake lights do work, no ticking sounds that I can hear.

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Sounds like alternator fuse. But since you said fuses are good, I'm not sure what to suggest. Take it to a shop.
Looks like I might have to just bite the bullet and take it to the dealership, holding my breath..
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Did you report it to your insurance? If so, they should cover the cost....
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unplug the ECU fuse and replug in 30 mins or more...see what happens
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ignition switch, could be the possible problem, I had this happen once to me all the same symptoms,
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