[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Fuse blowing UBERWGN
>From esw5@postoffice2.mail.cornell.edu Tue Mar 12 14:16:09 1996 > >>So we're trying to figure out how to isolate the problem. One idea is >>to wire some in-line fuses in front of each component on this circuit, >>and see which one blows. Another is to just disconnect non-critical >>components until the problem goes away. Of course, we could just go >>replacing components too, but that's too expensive. >> >>Anybody else got any good ideas about how to isolate a transient >>problem like this? >> >Could you leave the fuse off and test each light bulb socket and the guage >for continuity to see which of the devices is shorted somewhere. Might have >to leave multi-meter on while driving around as chaged wiring harness might >only short when jostled. >This sounds tricky. Think there are multimeters with a hold function. Lets see... The fuse is connected to the battery on one end, and to some string of components on the other end. The fuse blows because of a short to ground on the component side in some manner or another, maybe. Yet when I put a new fuse in it doesn't blow, so either the short is very transient or goes away when the power comes back on? I suppose anything is possible. I will carry a meter around in the car with me, and when it blows again (it's Tuesday so I bet it will blow tonight) I'll check the fuse holder and see if I can see a short to ground. If so, then your suggestion makes sense, and if not, then checking individual components at that point won't help, yes? Thanks for the suggestion. == "When you believe in things you don't understand, then you suffer" == =============== Steveland Morris (a.k.a. Stevie Wonder) ================ Ed Spire Voice: 708-696-4800 ext 69 The Workstation Group Fax: 708-685-4919 6300 River Road, Suite 501 Email: ets@wrkgrp.com Rosemont, Illinois 60018 USA Web: http://www.wrkgrp.com
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