[ROVERNET - UK] Blown fuse

[Slatskars]

Eric,

Thanks for adding your input. I do not have a wiring diagram for this car. I 
was basing my input on the information given.

I would like to mention though, DO NOT try to use an Ohm Meter as an Amp 
Meter. This will cause it to have a VERY SHORT life.

Again the process of elimination would be to disconnect the items listed by 
Eric, until the fuse does not blow or if using the Amp Meter, the current is 
down.

Slats
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Russell" <p6rovers at yahoo.com>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 10:19 AM
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Blown fuse


> 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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