2004 seabring lx electrical probs
 

My electric looks, overhead light, and radio quit working around the same time. The fuses were all normal. Does anyone know if the problems are all related, and around how much does something like this cost to fix? I appreciate any and all responses.

jason

Sorry, my electric LOCKS, not looks. :)

jason

Sounds like the IOD fuse. It controls things that draw current when the key is off. I bet your power seat is out too.
The IOD (ignition off draw) fuse is in the fuse panel under the cover at the left (drivers side) end of the instrument panel. The IOD fuse is the one in the middle of the panel with "ears" on it. You can pull that fuse out by the ears. Remove the fuse from the ears and replace it if it's bad. It'll cost a few bucks to buy a box of fuses from any auto parts store.

They put ears on that fuse so the dealer can pop it out easily and prevent battery drain while the car waits to be sold. It controls part of the radio function (clock), but not all of it.

Thank you so much! It worked, and now i have electric locks and a radio/cd player again.

jason