Electrical Gremlins

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Mactype
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Electrical Gremlins

Postby Mactype » Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:05 pm

I had a meeting in Muswellbrook this morning so figured an early morning blat up the Putty Road would be a good shake down for the new engine.

All went well to the half way mark when I noticed the gauges not working apart from the speedo. No blinkers (but they will work with hazards) - not sure on stop lights. Headlights work including all dash back lights, air con works and Radio.

Had a quick check of fuses but the ones I could get to look ok. Car was driving ok so continued on. stopped on the way home and bought fuses but gave up in disgust after failing to remove any of the top most fuses in the underdash blackness. Drove the thing home via the freeway and parked it.

Figured I'd ask the masses if its just a fuse or something more sinister before I go exploring the wonderful world of wiring....
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Electrical Gremlins

Postby Nate » Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:05 am

not sure if its the same problem but a simillar issue while on the track at wakefield, no tacho after i missed a gear and it turned out to be a simple fuse under the dash up high on the drivers side (93 clubman)
hope it helps

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Electrical Gremlins

Postby grump » Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:51 am

sometimes i have no wipers or windows, turn the ignition off and back on again and they work, must be in the ignition switch, will pull it out and check at some stage
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Electrical Gremlins

Postby Mactype » Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:53 am

got to this yesterday - just blown fuse. :D
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