[ROVERNET - UK] Blown fuse

[Gordon Harrower]

Slatskars wrote:
> Try the old process by elimination. First disconnect the power input 
> lead to the turn signals. If it continues to blow it is probably the 
> instrument voltage stabilizer. This is the one common item to fuel and 
> temp gauges. If it does not blow then the problem is undoubtedly in 
> the turn signals and probably a shorted wire. Remove the turn signal 
> bulbs and check for shorts of the individual leads using an Ohm meter. 
> There should not be a path to ground (earth) with the bulbs removed. 
> Be certain that the indicator bulbs in the dash are also disconnected. 
> These are sometimes in parallel with the front turn signals.
>
> Slats
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gordon Harrower" <griffo at comcast.net>
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 8:10 AM
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Blown fuse
>
>
>> My 1968 TC is regularly blowing the fuse that pertains to the turn 
>> signals and the fuel and temperature gauges.  I don't even know where 
>> or how to start tracking down this kind of problem.  Any guidance 
>> would be helpful. Thanks, Gordon.
>>
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Thanks, Slats, that's very helpful.  I'll let you know what I find out.  
If the lights dim, you know I made a mistake...