bowzzzer

So I got my fuses, but not my multimeter. Thought I'd at least do some trial and error. Had the stereo working but smelt smoke and after about 10-15 seconds the unit started smoking. Disconnected the battery immediately. Made a new ground wire and then it kept blowing fuses again. So here is my wiring: CAR - STEREO Blue/Yellow - Yellow Gray - Red Brown - Black - Additonal 4mm 15amp wire grounded to stereo chassis. LOOSE - Blue LOOSE - Orange/White Green - Loose Speaker wires I'm certain I have right. The new ground I ran is to the stereo chassis as unfortunately there isn't much metal behind my dash. Did all my connections with crimps rather than just twists/tape as it was previously but no dice. Disconnected the stereo and my fuse has stopped blowing so at least I have my interior light, although DOOR isn't working with the front passenger side (not sure if it's related so thought I should mention it). Will pick up my multimeter this week - any hints on where to look for my short?

Thanks Ross, will pull it apart over the weekend and re-check the wiring of the stereo. Have had it fire up once only for the fuse to burn out a few seconds later though. I'll post the wiring (cut connectors off) when I have it too in case anyone else has a similar homejob they're looking at.

Hi All, have gotten some handy info off this board already. Live in remote WA so it's been really useful for me. Have recently purchased an 01 Hilux, dualcab, 3L diesel. Happy with it for sure, but a bit of work to be done and living so far from civilisation means I'm doing it myself. First thing I'm tackling is a short. The 15A dome fuse blows after 2-3 seconds of popping in a new one. Unfortunately I've run out of fuses and have to wait for my box of 50 and multimeter to come with the postie which might be a while yet. Pulled off the dash panels to see if it was anything obvious and one thing has stuck out. The previous owner has installed an aftermarket stereo (aftermarket immobiliser and spotties too, but they're both working fine) and run a wire which I don't entirely understand. Basically they've crimped in a thickish wire (3-4mm), black outer with red inner, on to the blue-yellow at 1J - 12, just below the junction. This wire runs over to the stereo and has been soldered into a 3-way connection with the stereo's yellow 12v constant + blue/yellow from the wiring harness. I got my diagrams from hilux4x4.co.za/manual if anyone is interested. I'm not really sure what this is for, but they have also cut the wire and left it hanging so that the 3-way connection is still there, just the black with red is hanging loose. Have taped it off, it still popped a fuse though. Any idea what this wire is for? Should I remove it given it's just hanging? Suggestions on good place to look for the short? Cheers, Bowzzzer

Hello forum, have just got myself an 01 hilux that will need a bit of work. Have been browsing this board for the past week already getting some handy hints and hope I can get some answers from those who know more than me. Live in remote WA so have to implement most of the fixes myself. Cheers, Bowzzzer