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GemiNick tinkerer
Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 293
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Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 3:06 pm Post subject: Help ... Fuse Sparks |
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i first noticed it when my interior light would not turn on and my alarm beeped to tell me my doors werent shut. i replaced the fuse the first time and it was right for a week. now i've wasted two fuses trying to get one in but it sparks and breaks the fuse as soon as it touches the connectors. anyone have a clue whats wrong?
cheers nick
by the way i am using the correct size fuse and yes i am putting it in the correct hole. |
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zzz petrol head
Joined: 16 Jan 2002 Posts: 1298
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Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: Help ... Fuse Sparks |
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something not earthing properly maybe ? |
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GemiNick tinkerer
Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 293
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Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 5:01 pm Post subject: Re: Help ... Fuse Sparks |
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mmmmm what should i do with it? |
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zzz petrol head
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Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 6:56 pm Post subject: Re: Help ... Fuse Sparks |
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make sure all the main grounds are grounded it will take a while but that's part of the fun |
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Frederick Stienheld petrol head
Joined: 05 Sep 2002 Posts: 2719
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Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: Help ... Fuse Sparks |
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I'd say its the opposite to something NOT earting... sounds like something has shorted out on that circuit somewhere |
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Mr bayce tinkerer
Joined: 26 May 2002 Posts: 328
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Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 11:37 pm Post subject: Re: Help ... Fuse Sparks |
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i second that.. |
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Reddez tinkerer
Joined: 29 Oct 2002 Posts: 353
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2003 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: Help ... Fuse Sparks |
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I agree on the short circuit idea too, trace the circuit from the fuse to earth, check the wiring for frays/splits or any damage, check connectors, etc. Circuit diagrams will help ya, but just inspect everything in the circuit from that fuse and you'll find it sooner or later |
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