European Parking Lights Say on Left Side, 3 fuses fell out when reaching for hood release |
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European Parking Lights Say on Left Side, 3 fuses fell out when reaching for hood release |
Grump |
Oct 6 2014, 12:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 167 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Charlottesville Va. Member No.: 5,930 Region Association: None |
While at gas station 4 days ago, I reached in to release the hood to fill the tank. I grabbed the fuse panel and 3 fuses fell out. I was a block from home so I waiting until I got home to put them back in.
I didn't pay attention to what fuses they were. After putting them back in, I noticed the left side parking lights were on. The turn lever was in the neutral position. The right side works as it should. Turn signals and hazard flasher work as they should. I have a good schematic thanks to Jeff but I lack the ability to troubleshoot this #5 fuse circuit. I don't necessarily need this "feature" and can just leave the fuse out, but it worked before and I would like to have it back to normal. I reenacted my motions, dropped the fuse panel and inspected it closely for short or grounds, dropped and changed the headlight switch and hazard switch. After 3 days I've gone as far as I can without some help. Looking for help from those who may of had a problem with this circuit. It's getting 12V from somewhere. It's a 75.. Thanks. Bill |
Tom |
Oct 9 2014, 02:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
Bill,
Actually I was referring to the switch that is in the steering column. The part that controls when the right or left side parking lights are on. 30b is for the headlight motors. 58L is from the headlight switch to the parking lights. Sounds like someone has been doing some rewiring at some point. I'll send these in case you don't have them. Tom Attached thumbnail(s) |
Grump |
Oct 9 2014, 03:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 167 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Charlottesville Va. Member No.: 5,930 Region Association: None |
Bill, Actually I was referring to the switch that is in the steering column. The part that controls when the right or left side parking lights are on. 30b is for the headlight motors. 58L is from the headlight switch to the parking lights. Sounds like someone has been doing some rewiring at some point. I'll send these in case you don't have them. Tom Thanks Tom. I do have these diagrams. Unfortunately they don't come with the knowledge on how to read them. My "extra" wire, black with blue stripe, connects to 30b and shows 12V until you pull switch out to parking position, then no voltage. My spare switch is the same. This extra wire was married to the grey which is on the hot side of #5. It's been that way since I've owned the car and has been fine. As I said it looks factory. The age, crimping, and same connector as other double wires, leads me to think it was not done my any po. Since 30b is hot, I guess the headlight switch shorted. If not the switch, I'll pull fuse 5 and 6 and not have parking lights but who uses them anyway. Regards... Bill |
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