jvcalvin
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- 2017 Ford Explorer PIU
Hi Guys,
I have a 2017 Explorer PIU with its stock center console wiring cut out during decommissioning.
I accidentally partially drilled through the cabin fuse box as well as the power wire to it while drilling a hole through the firewall to install an inverter. I entered the fuse box in between fuse 4 and 5, toward the direction of fuse 26 and 27. Many of the metal pieces fell down further into the fuse box. I didn't realize that I had drilled into the fuse box, and hooked up the battery again after installing the inverter.
When I put the key into the ignition, it is as if it doesn't recognize that it is there. It doesn't turn on accessory when I change the key position. I checked fuse 18 for Ignition Switch and Key Inhibit, which was blown. After replacing the fuse and trying to start the car again, it blew the new fuse. Then I discovered the fuse box being drilled through. The power wire that connects to the top right of the fuse box was partially drilled through (about 10%?). I replaced the fuse box with another 2017 explorer one, and wrapped the partially damaged power wire with electrical tape.
Before replacing the damaged fuse box, I was able to remote start the vehicle. The ABS, Service AdvanceTrac System, amongst other codes popped up and stayed on during the remote start process. When I put the key into the ignition, it did not shut off the remote start, until I hit the brake. Then, it seems when the stock system had to keep the ignition running, it shut off. I had the battery disconnected for about 7 days while waiting for the new fuse box. The vehicle will no longer remote start with the new fuse box. I believe that I need to tune the Voxx Prestige model again for that function to work. Now, with only the battery connected, I only get power to fuses 13, 32 and 33 continuously in the cabin fuse box. All other fuses are unpowered. I am unable to lock the doors, operate windows, turn on interior lights, et cetera. When I attempt to remote start the vehicle, other fuses intermittently gain power. The wires connected from the voxx module to the key ignition all have power.
All of the fuses in the engine bay are good, except for 60 and 55, which are supposedly unused. Voxx's module is tapped directly into a wiring harness, so I don't think these 2 blown fuses would have anything to do with it? I tested the Powertrain Control Module Relay as well as the 7 other relays by swapping in relays from my other explorer. With the relays individually swapped out, the vehicle displayed no change in behavior. All of the fuses in the cabin fuse box are good, including 18 which was blowing before the fuse box replacement.
Ultimately, I'm afraid that when I drilled through the fuse box, pieces of metal fell down and completed high amp circuits while bypassing their fuses, thereby damaging modules throughout the vehicle. I'm afraid that all of the codes popped up are all individual modules that are fried.
I'm going to check next to make sure that the key ignition has power, as well as to reprogram the Voxx module in an attempt to be able to remort start it again.
Does anyone have any insight into this? Otherwise, I might have to sell a kidney to pay the dealership.
Thank you in advance guys!!
I have a 2017 Explorer PIU with its stock center console wiring cut out during decommissioning.
I accidentally partially drilled through the cabin fuse box as well as the power wire to it while drilling a hole through the firewall to install an inverter. I entered the fuse box in between fuse 4 and 5, toward the direction of fuse 26 and 27. Many of the metal pieces fell down further into the fuse box. I didn't realize that I had drilled into the fuse box, and hooked up the battery again after installing the inverter.
When I put the key into the ignition, it is as if it doesn't recognize that it is there. It doesn't turn on accessory when I change the key position. I checked fuse 18 for Ignition Switch and Key Inhibit, which was blown. After replacing the fuse and trying to start the car again, it blew the new fuse. Then I discovered the fuse box being drilled through. The power wire that connects to the top right of the fuse box was partially drilled through (about 10%?). I replaced the fuse box with another 2017 explorer one, and wrapped the partially damaged power wire with electrical tape.
Before replacing the damaged fuse box, I was able to remote start the vehicle. The ABS, Service AdvanceTrac System, amongst other codes popped up and stayed on during the remote start process. When I put the key into the ignition, it did not shut off the remote start, until I hit the brake. Then, it seems when the stock system had to keep the ignition running, it shut off. I had the battery disconnected for about 7 days while waiting for the new fuse box. The vehicle will no longer remote start with the new fuse box. I believe that I need to tune the Voxx Prestige model again for that function to work. Now, with only the battery connected, I only get power to fuses 13, 32 and 33 continuously in the cabin fuse box. All other fuses are unpowered. I am unable to lock the doors, operate windows, turn on interior lights, et cetera. When I attempt to remote start the vehicle, other fuses intermittently gain power. The wires connected from the voxx module to the key ignition all have power.
All of the fuses in the engine bay are good, except for 60 and 55, which are supposedly unused. Voxx's module is tapped directly into a wiring harness, so I don't think these 2 blown fuses would have anything to do with it? I tested the Powertrain Control Module Relay as well as the 7 other relays by swapping in relays from my other explorer. With the relays individually swapped out, the vehicle displayed no change in behavior. All of the fuses in the cabin fuse box are good, including 18 which was blowing before the fuse box replacement.
Ultimately, I'm afraid that when I drilled through the fuse box, pieces of metal fell down and completed high amp circuits while bypassing their fuses, thereby damaging modules throughout the vehicle. I'm afraid that all of the codes popped up are all individual modules that are fried.
I'm going to check next to make sure that the key ignition has power, as well as to reprogram the Voxx module in an attempt to be able to remort start it again.
Does anyone have any insight into this? Otherwise, I might have to sell a kidney to pay the dealership.
Thank you in advance guys!!