No dash function, windows, radio, ect

[02Oilburner]

Hello all! Its been awhile since I've been around. Its the end of the season for power washing so I should be In a lot more.
Well my problem started when I opened the door the other day heard a little pop and everything on the dash died, the radio cut off, the interior lights died, and the windows don't work. I think that its the Accessory delay relay. Is there a way to test the relays? I cant seem to find the relay at any auto parts store either. Does this sound like the problem? What caused the pop in the first place if that's the problem?
Thanks everyone!

 

[DaveBen]

A fuse link?? They come off of the positive battery cable.

Dave

 

[02Oilburner]

I heard the pop under the dash area. I dont think it was under the hood. Ill check the fuse link though. Is it attached to the battery? If so which battery? Thanks DaveBen!

 

[DaveBen]

It is part of the passenger's side battery positive cable. Did you look carefully under the dash around the fuse box?? I can't think what would make a popping sound other than fuses. You checked all of the fuses??

Dave

 

[02Oilburner]

Ill have to check in the morning.

 

[JLDickmon]

sounds like a couple of shorted wires in the flex joint on the door blazed multiple fuses..

 

[02Oilburner]

sounds like a couple of shorted wires in the flex joint on the door blazed multiple fuses..

I was thinking it was something in the door because I would have to open and shut the door multiple times to get the radio and windows to work. Its been off and on for a couple months now. How do I check this joint out?

 

[JLDickmon]

I was thinking it was something in the door because I would have to open and shut the door multiple times to get the radio and windows to work. Its been off and on for a couple months now. How do I check this joint out?

does the door ajar indicator on the dash stay on?
what about the courtesy lights?

as far as the wires from the pillar to the door, just pull back the rubber boot and visually inspect..

 

[02Oilburner]

Sorry it took so long to get back I have a new 1.5 month old little girl that takes priority. JL the courtesy lights do not come on either. The #35 instrument cluster fuse keeps blowing. I try to replace it and as soon as it touches it blows. Any help is great!

 

[02Oilburner]

Anyone out there? Im leaving for a trip from Raleigh, NC to St Louis, MO on the 24th and need my dash to function! Any help is greatly appreciated