[ROVERNET - UK] Blown fuse

[Eric Russell]

Slats,
I guess I was looking at my "multimeter"  ;-)

Eric


--- Slatskars <slatskars at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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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