loki2323

2007 Accord

I somehow got a dime caught in my ACC socket the other day. Radio was working fine on the way home but the next morning when I started the car I’m assuming that’s when it shorted. I noticed that the radio wasn’t working so I checked the fuses, the 10a fuse for the radio was blown. As soon as I plug a new fuse into the socket it instantly blows (it does this even with the keys out)

If the ACC socket shorted out, is it possible that it is grounding out and causing the fuse to keep popping? I’m hoping that replacing or disconnecting it would be the fix? Does anyone know if there are any other fuses attached to the power line for the ACC socket?

I wasn’t even able to find a replacement that has any wiring directly from Honda so far, BUT I did find a post where someone mentioned that on the black clip that plugs into the actual socket, there could be a wire that comes disconnected when it shorts out?

MotoCARR

Try unplugging the socket, replace the fuse and see what happens.

loki2323

I was so focused on possibly needing to replace the socket that I didn't even think of just removing the connection to verify that's what's causing the issue! Amazes me how I overlooked the quickest and easiest possible solution.

Going to try this out when I get home.

loki2323

I disconnected the socket and the fuse is still blowing as soon as it is inserted.

MotoCARR

Are there any other blown fuses? Some cars have the acc socket, radio, dome light all tied in together on one circuit.

loki2323

The fuse under the hood that is the backup ACC hasn't blown at all, it's only the fuse under the dash that keeps blowing.

I'm going to end up taking the car up to the local stereo shop. As usual when posting quickly I leave out important details....

I have an aftermarket radio installed in the car and the stock radio is also still present. If I'm remembering correctly, both radios also have fuses that might have blown. I think the stock radio has one on the back of it and the pioneer radio either has the same thing or maybe an inline one. The main fuse for the amps under the hood is fine and the fuses on amps are also good to go. Even though I haven't touched anything near the amps, I did make sure to check the wiring and nothing is going on there either.