In a message dated 8/26/2003 10:53:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time, bridgetthevw@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > However, I've got a chronic fuse problem. I had to disconnect my > 12v lighter because it's burning out the fuse. The same fuse that works the > brake lights (something kind of neccesary.) I'm just curious if anyone else > has ever had this happen. Hoping for an easy fix to avoid the rats nest that > lives behind the dash. > Jessup, I've experienced something very similar. In my case it was a short between the power wire to the lighter making contact with ground at the lighter mounting point. Easy way to confirm is to simply unplug the wire to the lighter and see if you problem persists. If it goes away, then you know that was the culprit. If not, then further investigation is in order. BenT <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/">Vanagon Cafe</A> |
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