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Car shuts down when turning

Tiny
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  • 2001 ALFA ROMEO 145
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 140,000 MILES
I have the problem that when I turn my car shuts down. This happened after two of my speaker wires made a short and after this it feels as if the whole car loses his power when I turn either way. Revs can be up to 6000 rpm and it will still lose everything and shut off. So if anyone has any ideas for where I can start to fix this problem please help.
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Friday, August 18th, 2017 AT 8:19 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Speaker wires do not short. Do you have any other wires that had a problem?
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Friday, August 18th, 2017 AT 3:37 PM
Tiny
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It was 0 gague wires from my battery to my capasitor and amplifier. Just said speaker wires sounded easier haha sorry mate.
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Friday, August 18th, 2017 AT 3:40 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Okay that makes more sense. Please check the power fusible links at the battery to see if any have blown. Give them a gentle tug and if one is rubbery it has failed. Please send pictures if you can.
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Saturday, August 19th, 2017 AT 11:53 AM
Tiny
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Cannot seem to find any fusible wires. Any idea where to start looking? Do not know much. If you could help please.
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Sunday, August 20th, 2017 AT 10:08 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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No problem, can you use a test light and with the ignition key one see if most of the fuses have power?

Here are some guides to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, August 20th, 2017 AT 2:28 PM
Tiny
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I will check it out and let you know as soon as I am done. Thank you!
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Sunday, August 20th, 2017 AT 3:24 PM

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