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 |
Grump |
Oct 14 2014, 05:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 167 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Charlottesville Va. Member No.: 5,930 Region Association: None |
Progress, of sorts. I found 2 wires that were reversed. After a lot of tracing, realized that the wiring for fuse 5 and 7 were switched.
All circuits were working under this state except for the parking lights, now, at least. the left side marker lights do not stay on. The marker lights for either side do not come on at all now. More tracing to do on this. Parking, hazard, turn, all work. Also the wire on 30b of the headlight switch was not the correct one. The correct one, (blk/grn), was on the terminal designated for a black wire. These wires, under cursory inspection, look similar, mild soap showed their colors. The headlights should work when I get around to hooking them up (I'm not looking forward to the adjusting part). I'll probably never find out what caused the left side markers to come on after bumping the fuses. What I suspect is that #5 fuse wasn't making contact until I bumped it or put it back in, that could of been one of the fuses I knocked out. I do have the fuse cover and I'm sure to keep it on from here on out. Bill |
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