No Fuse Message (I'm Stumped)

[Capt'n]

So I've been reading forum posts throughout the day, and trying to track down an electrical issue to no avail. I just replaced my radio/head unit, 4 speakers, and added an amp. Since then, Ive been getting a "No Fuse" message that alternatively flashes on my dash where the mileage is. Everything seems to work just fine with the exception of my dome lights. I do not have any real electrical knowledge and could use some help tracking diwn the source of the problem....
I have done the following:

* checked all fuses in the engine compartment and behind glove box
* replaced several fuses just to make certain it wasnt a fuse issue.
* disconnected my new radio from the power harness
* disconnected the Amp from power and ground

************* Update **************
I just discovered that my 10 Amp accessory fuse under the hood is actually blown. When I replace it, it immediately blows again. So how do i how about tracing down the short? Could a loose speaker wire from the old sound bar speaker harness cause a short? OR is it more likely to be innthe dash speakers?
Thanks!

 

[Capt'n]

Problem Solved. Sometimes just being patient & persistent is the best way of accomplishing things. Happy about not calling the wreckanic.

 

[K0LCB]

Glad you found it! Will you share what you found?

 

[Capt'n]

Glad you found it! Will you share what you found?

The only symptom for "No Fuse" message on the dash was that the dome lights on the sound bar no longer functioned when doors were opened or by dash light controls. Everything else was fully operational. I thought perhaps the new radio or amp installed was the culprit in creating a short, but after disconnecting radio and amp and replacing the burnt accessory fuse #26 in the engine compartment fuse box the problem continued to exist. So i thought perhaps the old speaker wiring harness ( i had run new wire to new speakers) that i left intact in the sound bar might be making contact with metal and shorting even though i had protect wrapped them in electrical tape. Upon inspection they were fine and not contacting anything. But in the process of replacing the speaker grills i noticed that the grill screws seemed a bit long for what their purpose was and taking a closer look i realized that the screw mounting location of the aftermarket grill i was using overlapped the area where the sound bar light wiring was located. I swapped out the long screws for short screws, replaced fuse #26, connected the battery, and Lights On and the No Fuse message was gone. I must have nicked a dome light wire with the speaker grill screw. Was really happy to have figured this basic problem out. Cheers.

 

[Dragonfli75]

I have a 2011 jeep wrangler sport, the no fuse is on .. but everywhere I look it says the iod and my jeep still starts and my dome lights still work I'm confused. Any other reason it would come on?

 

[Chris]

I have a 2011 jeep wrangler sport, the no fuse is on .. but everywhere I look it says the iod and my jeep still starts and my dome lights still work I'm confused. Any other reason it would come on?

Wrong forum, you have a JK, this is a TJ forum.

You want this forum:

https://wranglerjkforum.net

 

[Dragonfli75]

Ty sorry new to this forum stuff

 

[1B4DTJ]

Problem Solved. Sometimes just being patient & persistent is the best way of accomplishing things. Happy about not calling the wreckanic.

What ended up being the issue. Going through the hassle of trying to figure out why my #26 fuse is popping instantly but no luck

 

[LONGJP2]

What ended up being the issue. Going through the hassle of trying to figure out why my #26 fuse is popping instantly but no luck

See above.