Q: Electrical problem

asked by on October 04, 2016

Have an electrical problem pulled all fuses in box with test light from negative to negative cable still has power pulled one fuse at a time under hood the I/C fuse fixed the electric draw but lots of things won't work with it out the instrument cluster is the problem (maybe)? No code on computer either I'm Puzzled 

My car has 183 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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