SlimWRXHatch Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 My girlfriend and I just picked up a 2012 legacy premium this last Wednesday. We bought it knowing that the radio didn't work and the dealer told us that they believed it to probably just be a fuse. Upon looking I replaced a few fuses but the 25a radio fuse keeps blowing even when the car is off. I tried to put it in with the battery disconnected but still with no luck. If anyone has any ideas as to where I should start looking they would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Fan Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I'd start looking back at the dealership.........they misrepresented the problem and sold you the car based on that. It is, obviously, more than just a fuse so they should be on the hook for finding and repairing the problem. IHMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emaurer Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I second this. And if it was as simple as a fuse, wouldn't they have replaced it before selling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimWRXHatch Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 My only concern with talking to the dealership is that they had her sign off on some form bringing up that she's buying the car with a few problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep_nu Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 still worth a shot talking to them...that's a much bigger issue than just a popped fuse, and if it was represented as such they still might work with you...doesn't hurt to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoracing Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Agree talking to the dealer is worthwhile. If no luck there I woudl try to determined if the short is internal or external to the radio. Disconnect the battery Pull it out of the dash and disconnect it Put the fuse back in and reconnect the battery If the fuse blows with the radio disconnected the short is in the harness .... start with the connector and work your way toward the fuse panel. Look specifically at places where the harness comes in contact with the dash. If the fuse doesn't blow, the short is very likely internal to the radio - replace it - junkyard or aftermarket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emaurer Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 All they can say is no. Like most competitive businesses, dealerships want to keep their customers happy and they understand a good reputation is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cue Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 If you havent resolved this. I chased a similar issue for years. My center info gauge(the one that reads fuel stats) would keep getting fried, but it wouldnt blow the fuse. I replaced it twice and said to hell with it and left it in after the second time. After that I would periodically blow the fuse that ran my nav/radio/keyless entry. Which also ran the center info unit. Come to find out my bottom door sill lights were not installed and just sitting inside the door. And I guess every now and then would short out on the metal inside the door. Since installing those properly I havent fried the center info unit or the fuse, going on about a year. Anyway, something to consider. The fuse it blew was for the bcu. I think its #34 in the engine bay fuse box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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