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| Author: | jmccabe [ Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | fusible wire Problem |
i really don't know what to do! i was driving down the road and my car turned off i started it back up and then the fusible wire started smoking [at least i think it was the fusible wire] and the car shut off! now nothing works in my car at all and i don't know what to do! i replaced the fusible wire and i just blew the fuse. |
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| Author: | steponmebbbboom [ Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:21 pm ] |
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wait, blew the fusible link again or another fuse on your panel? youve got a massive dead short somewhere. does this car have any hacked wiring under the dash or unprotected add-on crap like gauges or a radio? peek up under the dash to see if the ammeter terminals are grounding out on anything. also take a good look at the firewall connectors especially the fusible link terminal to ensure the connection isnt weak due to corrosion. |
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| Author: | jmccabe [ Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:56 pm ] |
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ya when i bought the car it had a bunch of weird wiring and aftermarket gauges. |
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| Author: | wjajr [ Wed Dec 31, 2008 6:00 am ] |
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Biblical Sign Department: It is time to inspect every wire and every brass connection, replacing wire, and or, connections when needed using the proper methods. You are going to find corroded connectors, melted wire, and DYI hacked up, taped up messes. Chances are good the brass connectors connecting the fusible link to the red wire and amp gage has been damaged by heat. This is a starting point, it all has to be inspected. Replace conductors that have stiff insulation (heat damage), and their connectors with same color & gage wire. Replace any hacked up wire with new, fewer splices equals better reliability. Pull down the fuse panel and inspect the back side of it, as well as the clips holding the fuses for corrosion. Retro fit it if needed with a modern fuse panel. What happens as these cars age, the brass connectors corrode increasing resistance in the circuit. Resistance causes heat that damages insulation which will in time will cause a short. The automotive god; Ready Kilowatt, has given you a sign, next time he may reenact the burning bush thing under your dash... |
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