93 Legacy Electrical issue

[MikeNgrimace]

I took on the task of doing a Heater core job by myself yesterday, it was quite a process to get it all apart then back together again. Once i had put the dashboard back together and hooked the battery back up i started the car. It ran fine but the dash lights were not illuminating, nor was the radio working. It was late and i thought i had maybe missed a connector in the poor lighting, so i decided i would go through and see if i could find it today..

I went through and removed the dash again today and made sure i did not miss anything, put it back together and i am still having the same issue.

 

I think i am missing a connection somewhere and would appreciate any input on what connector or grounding wire (?) maybe causing my issue, here is a short list of what works and what doesn't..

 

Doesn't work: Center console lights, main dash bulbs including check engine and brake light, the radio does not turn on(it is plugged in), the fuel gauge, Tachometer, Temp gauge, Turn signals, lighter socket, rear window defrost, power mirrors and hazards do nothing. also the power seatbelts don't move

 

:rolleyes:Works : Headlights, brights, tail lights, brake lights, interior dome lights, fan controls, power windows, wipers and washer fluid. The "door ajar" light on the instrument panel does work. and the cruise control switch lights up but i don't know if it works because after driving the car about 4 miles it died due to what seemed to be the battery dying.. now it sits at home and i don't know where to start.

 

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[snederhiser]

Hello;

Step #1 Download a manual with a wiring diagram. Step #2 Charge the battery. Step #3 While the battery is charging, pull the fuses and check. Including the fuse box under the hood. Step #4 Connect an amp meter in line with the battery and pull fuses one at a time until the meter reads zero. Start with the fuse box under the hood. Then the box inside the car. The fuse that is blown or the one that is pulled to get the meter to read zero is the circuit to look at. You have a circuit that is pulling the battery down. You do not need the key on to do these checks, Steven.