So had to get my baby towed home tonight

Are you using a fuse tester or you doing visual checks?

 

James is awesome bought my setup through him. Very knowledgeable guy.

 

I’m going to use a fuse tester tomorrow, I don’t have one and I told a buddy at work to bring one tomorrow. If that doesn’t work I’m not going to screw around with it anymore, I’ll be taking it to the dealer. I’m pretty worried, definitely learned a lesson

 

I also think you should contact James Randy Taylor @ tech12volt . I bought my setup from him too. Really smart guy

 

Does anyone have contact info, he has a shop or what? I don’t have a Facebook so I can’t look him up there

 

James Randy Taylor Tech12volt@gmail.com
Taylors Audio

1974B GA-32, Alma, GA 31510
(912) 288-5875

https://g.co/kgs/4uBdM5

http://www.shop.tech12volts.com/main.sc

 

+1 for James at Tech12volts. Great guy. Shoot him an email, he will respond quickly.

 

Any update?

 

So just tested all the fuses and all the ones under the hood are good. On the interior the backup camera one is blown, of course, and the 4th slot up from the bottom on the right side is, it’s labeled LH-IG. I’m trying to figure out what that one is for right now

 

I read all the functions for the LH-IG fuse and it says dash lights speedo and charging function. Pretty much everything that acted up was listed. I’m praying to sweet baby Jesus when I replace that fuse everything will be back to normal. Does that sound right?

 

Sounds great BUT did you remove the work that caused the blow in the first place?

If not you may just do it again.

 

Yes that was the first thing I did, it’s all back to normal. I have to go to work right now but In the morning I’m going to get fuses and praying it works. Should I disconnect the battery again to try to get the lights and everything to reset?

 

Can’t answer that but I think you’re on the right track.

 

I’ll keep everyone updated, if anyone has any input please do, I can use all the help I can get. Cross your fingers its just a fuse!

 

Keeping mine crossed for you buddy. Electrics can get super expensive quick! Kick your coworker in the jimmies!

 

No he didn’t. I’m learning this Guy was a pretty big dumbass

 

I got 2 boots size 12 if'n' you need some help kicking that sob in the jimmies

 

I took a look at the electrical wiring diagrams. I didn't see what year truck you have, but this info is for the 2014 to pre-August 2017 trucks. LH IG is the Left Hand Ignition fuse. It's a 7.5 amp fuse that directly powers the Head Unit through Pin 1 of the 28-pin connector (J135) on the Head Unit. It also feeds the J29 Flasher Relay assembly.

The LH IG fuse is gets it's power from the 150 A LH-J/B Fuse through the IG No. 1 Relay and should have 12 volts when the key is in the "On" position. I would pull the LH-IG fuse and check the fuse socket for 12 volts. (check both terminals and remember the key needs to be in the ON position). If you have power then the 150A fuse and relay are good. If not, I would go to the relay and check the power input there. If that relay is fried, it would cause lots of problems because that same relay also feeds ECU–IG1 No. 1, ECU–IG1 No. 3, and ECU–IG No. 4 (all 7.5 amp fuses). So if you haven't already checked those, that would be a good idea as well. If the ECUs are not getting their IG power it could cause the type of issues you are seeing.

Good luck with your troubleshooting...

 

Tundra Tex is The Man but he said his truck is a 2008.

 

Wow that’s great info, does it apply to my 08? And I’m not an electrical guy, how do you check the fuse socket for 12 volts? I’m going to pop a new fuse in tomorrow and see if that works and if not I’ll get started on doing the steps you explained. Thanks so much for all the help guys I really can’t explain how grateful I am for you guys and this forum, I’ve been really stressed out over this

 

To check the fuse socket you would pull the fuse from the socket and probe both sides of the socket with your test light or multimeter.

 

Hmm the little fuse tester I borrowed Wouldn’t fit far enough in the socket I think

 

I dont know how long you have known or how good this guy claims to be, but sounds like he doesnt know how to wire sound systems properly. Once i get the extra cash. Im going with ********* and their plug and play setup to connect with my kenwood. I hope all works out for you and believe me listent to the guys on this forum tbey know lots!!

 

@tmart, apologies. The info I provided was for 3rd gen trucks. I'll dig around this evening and see what I can come up with for the '08.

 

Well all the fuses are good now and it’s still doing the same thing. It started and seemed to run fine but the head unit was off, clock and that stuff was off, fan and seat heaters wouldn’t work, pretty much nothing electrical would work. Battery gauge was as low as it goes and all the same lights on the dash were on. I don’t have any answers anymore so I guess I’m going to have to take it to the dealer and see if they can get it fixed without costing me a couple grand. Thanks for all the help guys

 

Hmm maybe I’ll test that before I take it in because I’m sure they’ll charge me and arm and a leg no matter what it is

 

Where do you live, maybe someone close can help?