Date:         Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:12:21 -0500
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Loss of heater blower motors and wipers
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At 11:26 PM 12/30/2011, David White wrote:
>heater motor and the rear heater motor under the rear seat and the
>wiper motor instantly with a slight wisp of burning wire under the
>dash. Fuse number 10 is still good as are the two fuses under the
>steering column. Where do I start looking for the problem?  84 westie.

You have a problem in the load reduction circuit.  Your rear defrost
won't be working either.  Relay or associated wiring.  Relay is
position three on the panel.  Check the relay end especially of the
black/yellow wire, Bentley 97.59 track 97 at the top.

Fuses under the steering column aren't standard - someone added a
headlight kit maybe?

>I also learned that some of my fuses are black instead of the classic
>red or white. black in position 10. red and white in positions under
>the steering column. What's the amperage on black ones? My eyes are
>too tired to see what it says on the backside.

Magnifying glass or small person (or just a very good light - your
irises close down and give you better depth of field which may help).

Yrs,
d