ok seriously need help...

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by caineroad

I checked the fuses, ACC2 and 7.4A ALT-S are fine, but the gauge fuse is blown. I will get it replaced tomorrow, is this the culprit of not charging?

7.5A ALT-S
http://i45.tinypic.com/2zqvs0j.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/mli74.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/2q0jek4.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/5bs18z.jpg

ACC2 7.5A
http://i48.tinypic.com/1zm1hfo.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/dddt6t.jpg

Gauge 10A
http://i47.tinypic.com/32zugbq.jpg



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edit: I read somewhere about this gauge 10A is connected to the ignition wire. When I installed the seat heater, I install the ON wire to the white ignition wire(pin 4 of connector 4F) behind the change box, instead of the one 'pink' (under the steering wheel). Not sure if that would make any difference. Is there anyway I can improve it so it does not blow next time?

The GAUGE fuse is ignition switched and is the power source for the shift lock, amongst other things. It does not have enough surplus to run the control line of your seat heaters. The pink wire at the ignition switch (per my DIY) does.

[caineroad]

Originally Posted by CTScott

The GAUGE fuse is ignition switched and is the power source for the shift lock, amongst other things. It does not have enough surplus to run the control line of your seat heaters. The pink wire at the ignition switch (per my DIY) does.

Oh i see, that's the problem..! Thanks man.

Actually i was following the DIY. Not sure if I am reading it right, english is not my first language. It says 'Ignition switched power connection: The white wire in pin 4 of connector 4F (the white wire on the lower right of the connector below).'

So i just followed that.

You are the best... so knowledgeable, thanks for helping and contributing to this forum! we love u!

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by caineroad

Oh i see, that's the problem..! Thanks man.

Actually i was following the DIY. Not sure if I am reading it right, english is not my first language. It says 'Ignition switched power connection: The white wire in pin 4 of connector 4F (the white wire on the lower right of the connector below).'

So i just followed that.

You are the best... so knowledgeable, thanks for helping and contributing to this forum! we love u!

OK - That is correct - I did say to use that pin in the DIY, and it worked fine for mine. There is less extra current supply capability on that pin than the pink on the ignition switch connector (which I usually recommend for IG switched power). In my DIY I add relay to make the seat heaters ignition switched and that relay coil only draws 75mA. In your case it appears that the harness of the seat heaters you purchased have the ignition switching relay built in (since you have two red power wires, one marked "ON"). Did you get a wiring diagram with them that actually states that that is the case?

[caineroad]

Originally Posted by CTScott

OK - That is correct - I did say to use that pin in the DIY, and it worked fine for mine. There is less extra current supply capability on that pin than the pink on the ignition switch connector (which I usually recommend for IG switched power). In my DIY I add relay to make the seat heaters ignition switched and that relay coil only draws 75mA. In your case it appears that the harness of the seat heaters you purchased have the ignition switching relay built in (since you have two red power wires, one marked "ON"). Did you get a wiring diagram with them that actually states that that is the case?

Yea but i lost the wiring diagram, will have to contact them again. I now have the pink ignition wire connected to the ON wire. Will be getting a new fuse tomorrow, will see how that goes. I will also confirm it with the wiring diagram later once they send me, hopefully it won't blow again lol.

thanks!