[ROVERNET - UK] Blown fuse

Gordon Harrower griffo at comcast.net
Sun May 6 18:51:46 BST 2007


Eric Russell wrote:
> Gordon,
> My understanding:
> Ref: <http://www.roverclub.ca/p6circuit1968.69.pdf>
>
> is that the fuse also serves the:
> 1. Screen washer
> 2. Wiper motor
> 3. Stop lamp
> 4. Reverse lights and switch
>
> One way to begin, is to insert an Ohm meter right
> after the fuse and check the current before and as you
> begin to switch on all the functions.  The fuse is
> rated at 35 amps.
>
> If the meter reads close to or over 35 amps, begin to
> switch off some of the functions and see what draws
> the most.  There may be a fault with that item.
>
> No ohm meter?
> There may be a restriction with the wiper motor
> causing it to bind and draw more current.  Check that.
>
> There may be an insulation short in the wiper motor or
> the screen washer motor.
>
> There may be a rub-through of the insulation on the
> power wire to one of the functions.  You will have to
> visually trace each wire.
>
> I hope that can get you started.
>
> Eric
>
>
>
>
> --- Gordon Harrower <griffo at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>   
>> 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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Eric,

Thanks very much--very thorough.  Gordon.



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