Q: i have no power to windows locks wiper or gauges after trying to install cd player wires did touch
I was installing a cd player and as i was doing so the red and black touched and sparked and now i dont have running lights wipers door locks power windows gauges or rear defroster . Headlights work manually high and low beam dash lights work signal work checked all the fuses with test light some have power and some dont tried with switch still same results what is my next step
My car has an automatic transmission.
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