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Electric Avenue is Bright, Finishing the ABM Electrics |
EdwardBlume |
Jun 13 2015, 01:40 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I tested the battery tonight and its putting out a charge. The ABM from what I can tell, has a new engine harness, MSD, JWest fuse panel, a blasted interior, H4s with relays, and a newerish stock board.
With nothing "on", hooking up the battery seems to "arc" the front headlight motors, or something up front. Transmission ground is on, battery (-) is ground, front turn signal grounds are attached. Nothing at the ignition, although with light switch "on" no "arc" but no light. Ignition switch seems loose. Wiper handle is very loose. I bought a color diagram, but I'm color blind. Is there a method to trace electricity step by step from the battery out through the harness, into the dash, and out to the lights? I need to get this ABM on the road! |
Tom |
Jun 13 2015, 01:29 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 |
Being color blind and not having a full understanding of what you are working on can lead to trouble. Get Mike to come over and fix that electrical system. You will learn while he is helping you and he understands how to keep it safe.
The first step when you hook something up electrically and it "arcs" is to remove power and leave it removed until the problem has been defined and repaired. Tom Electrical/electronics for 49+ years and red/green color blind. There are ways to overcome being color blind and still be effective. |
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