Car electrical problems due to stereo wiring, HELP PLEASE!!!

[01Mirage]

Hey,

I drive a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage, and I was starting to modify the stereo system so I started with a new pioneer deck. I removed the old stereo and proceeded to wire the new stereo without a wiring kit ( I've done it a million times before by just splicing the correct wires together). Well, I accidently touched the main 1/4 inch black power cable that plugs in the black of the stereo to one of the open speaker wires (both of these wires are running from the car), and there was a spark, now the dome lights dont work, the digital clock doesnt work, the map lights dont work, and the stereo doesnt work. Also when I put in the car key into the door and twist it twice, the power door locks don't unlock. Did I blow a fuse(s)? I also don't have the fuse box cover so I'm not sure which fuse is for what. Please Help me out,

Peace,

Luke

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[timvanderet 10+ year member]

If you've done this a thousand times why was the battery still connected while you were working on it?

 

[01Mirage]

cuz I never made the mistake before, do you have an answer?

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

If you've done this a thousand times why was the battery still connected while you were working on it?

Sad but true..LOL.

Check the fuses? Doesn't really matter if you know which is which (though a quick call to a dealer would likely give you the answer).....just pull them all one by one and see if any are blown. Shouldn't take more than 2 minutes tops.

Heck, you could probably find out which is which by a quick internet search.

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

Sounds odd, but check the interior lights fuse. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif