Which fuse for instrument backlight?

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Re: Which fuse for instrument backlight?

Postby fattima » Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:19 pm

Simon,

I have a multimeter and test light you can borrow. I'll be home and in the garage all Saturday so feel free to pop around, you can work on the car here if you like.

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Re: Which fuse for instrument backlight?

Postby goo » Fri Aug 27, 2010 3:03 pm

Hey Bruce

Thanks, I might come around in the afternoon.

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Re: Which fuse for instrument backlight?

Postby goo » Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:02 pm

Fixed! It was an issue in my wiring job (fancy self bonding electrical tape not bonding) causing the light dimmer wire to short, blowing the 'tail' fuse... And yes, I probably should have figured that one out earlier...

Thanks Greg, Paul and Bruce for ideas!

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Re: Which fuse for instrument backlight?

Postby 93_Clubman » Sun Aug 29, 2010 11:24 am

great to hear you got it sorted Simon

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Re: Which fuse for instrument backlight?

Postby fattima » Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:45 am

Good news Simon. This is why I tend to solder and heatshrink connections.

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Re: Which fuse for instrument backlight?

Postby goo » Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:35 am

Hey bruce - point noted! (i did solder, but didn't have time to pick up heatshrink - i normally heatshrink too...)
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Re: Which fuse for instrument backlight?

Postby taminga16 » Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:48 am

Well done Simon,
I look forward to meeting you and seeing the car.
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