Replaced cabin air filter, now there's an electrical issue

[mdagelen]

Hi there, so I recently got a 2008 Mazda 3 and I noticed the air filters needed replaced. I followed this guide [https://howtune.com/articles/163-changing-the-cabin-air-filter-on-a-mazda3] and everything went smoothly. I put everything back together and the car was running fine, when suddenly the radio stopped working and the lights flickered, now I can't get the car to turn back on.
I figure something must've happened when I removed the fuse box, but I'm not sure what it could be. I've since removed it again and reinstalled it, but still nothing. When I turn the key the CD player seems like it's working overtime, but when I turn the key the engine just clicks. Any advice?

[ryan2.3]

you didn't seat one of the cables correctly back into the fuse box. When i changed my cabin air harness, i thought i locked in one of the loom connectors all the way but it wasn't. Didn't have any turn signals or radio or head lights. Reseated them to make sure they were in all the way and everything worked

[mdagelen]

I went through the process of unhooking all of the connectors multiple times to make sure they were all seated properly, but to no avail.

[CRS Automotive Oakville]

Are all fuses ok? If they are ok, you must visit some electrician.

[Cab0oze]

I went through the process of unhooking all of the connectors multiple times to make sure they were all seated properly, but to no avail.

Disconnect the battery. Completely remove the PJB again, and start over. Make sure you've connected the right harnesses in the right places, and not accidentally left one hanging somewhere. Some people make the same mistake multiple times and have the same issue you're describing. Once you're done, hook battery back up and cross fingers.

[c_del]

Disconnect the battery. Completely remove the PJB again, and start over. Make sure you've connected the right harnesses in the right places, and not accidentally left one hanging somewhere. Some people make the same mistake multiple times and have the same issue you're describing. Once you're done, hook battery back up and cross fingers.

+1, it's worth a lot of money to try, try again. Words to live by.