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Electrical problem, Additional info and questions |
mrholland2 |
Apr 19 2012, 05:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 750 Joined: 7-September 11 From: Santa Maria,CA Member No.: 13,531 Region Association: Central California |
Okay, I am really irritated with this.
1. I cannot find a short in any wiring 2. The parking lights, which did blow a fuse no longer blow a fuse (more on this later) 3. Now the headlights do with the ignition on 4. The parking light, tail lights, and brake light on the LEFT SIDE ONLY do not work 5. Could the headlight switch be the problem? 6. I have a fuse at the battery. With electronic ignition and carb, how many amps is reasonable for that fuse? Thanks. |
Mike Bellis |
Apr 20 2012, 08:45 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
The 4 red wires on the battery are" Constant power to the fuse panel and constant ignition switch power and alternator charge wire.
I would put 4 fuses, one on each wire. I would use 20 amp fuses on all 4. 15A would be fine for the smaller ones. I thought all 914s had a trunk light? front left corner of rear trunk. Wires in engine bay. May be wrong. |
mrholland2 |
Apr 20 2012, 08:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 750 Joined: 7-September 11 From: Santa Maria,CA Member No.: 13,531 Region Association: Central California |
The 4 red wires on the battery are" Constant power to the fuse panel and constant ignition switch power and alternator charge wire. I would put 4 fuses, one on each wire. I would use 20 amp fuses on all 4. 15A would be fine for the smaller ones. I thought all 914s had a trunk light? front left corner of rear trunk. Wires in engine bay. May be wrong. All the wires are the same size. It may have had a trunk light, but it is gone. Two POs ago, a "refurbish" was happening. .some . . interesting things Ill try to find another fuse thingie. . I guess I'll have to go to another town LOL. I live in an interesting area. So, do you think it is just too much for one fuse since the ceramic fuses aren't blowing? |
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