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 |
etcmss |
Oct 10 2014, 05:30 AM
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etcmss Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 20-April 06 From: Lancaster, Ky Member No.: 5,899 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
attached is the Bowlsby link to front light wiring.
http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/zTN_Elect_F...TurnSignals.jpg It sounds like they are not wired right and may not have been noticed before. I would recommend you check the turn signal/parking light bucket wiring and then the side marker light wiring to be as it should. Uncertain why you have an extra wire---have you traced back to source? (could it be a spliced in color to replace one that is missing--i.e substitute) As stated this does happen when these front lights are wired wrong on assembly I always found it successful to pull all the wires to the 4 lights and connect them one at a time. Usually connect the side markers and turn on light switches to check. The wire one front one, turn on to parking light and then full headlight----then do the other. It worked easier if the front tires are off to get better access. Gary |
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