I was having some electrical problems the other day and it turned out to be my fusible link, so i replaced it but now when i re attached it to the bulk head connector smoke it starts smoking and the wires all get very hot. But the fuse isn't blowing. So what could be causing this? the only thing i can think of is where the wire was crimped onto the connector there is some exposed wire but its the same as the one i just took out so it must be something else. Could this be my ammeter then? and if so how do i check to see if it is? Thanks

This is the new fusible link i am using, sorry its a little blurry.

You have a short somewhere. The way to check the amp meter is pull the instrutment cluste and look at the wiring going to the meter to see if there is any sign of overheat. Be sure to disconnect the battery before pulling the cluster. Didn't you say you added a temp gauge recently? If so I would start6 with that and see if the light wires are hooked up correctly. Do the wies get hot before you turn on the key?

Yes, its actually instantly as soon as i re attach the battery. Where are the bolts for a 68 b body dash? or are they something else to take out the cluster?

I would suggest you get a manual for the car if you are going to try to work on it yourself. Try to figure out how to do this stuff by looking at the cluster to see how it's mounted. You aren't removing the entire dash just the cluster. W hich is normally screwd in with easy to see screws.

Just a suggestion, but you might try disconnecting the large wire from post on the alternator, reconnect battery and see if you still have a short. It doesn't happen often, but I have seen the alternators short out internally. If so, it will continue to blow fuse link.

fusible link is most likely blown now.


Unfortunately it appears you may have a short before the fuse box.

First thing is check for burned wires to start.

Disconnect anything you recently put on electrically on the car. You may have installed them incorrectly.


Are you using the rated fuses in the fuse box? Using the incorrect fuse will cause problems if the system is overloaded.


Since the problem occurred when you had the headlights on, I would look into that circuit. Unplug the connecter at the headlight switch and take a look at it. Look under the carpet at the high beam switch as well they like to get fried there. Follow the wires that are in the headlight circuit to see if there are any burned or melted wires.

Download the wiring diagram for your year car.

http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=24

Okay i will check that too, but it was just replaced like 3 months ago with this http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalog...equestid=208694 so idk

Nah the new fusible link is still working i checked it and its still putting out 11-12 volts. Also i did remove the power line for the new temp gauge and as for the fuses in the box they are the ones that were in the car when i got it about 3 years ago. This is the alternator i am using

oh remove the link, for some reason I have to scroll back and forth just to read this page now. Very hard to read this way. The link does not work anyways.

I think you need to take the car to a qualified automotive electrician before you burn it to the ground.

If you feel you are not cannot handle it, don't mess with it. Electrical can be overwhelming for some. Just because you have the tools does not mean you should mess with it.

Patience is the hardest thing to have when learning anything new.

Looking at a wire diagram can many lost. Break it down one circuit at a time.

The link doesn't work anyways? How do you mean? I am still getting 12volts through it to the bulkhead.

I was refering to the post. Maybe it is just me who has to scroll left and right to read this post now.

Check the dimmer switch.The one on the Dart we had was corroded and shorting dead to ground.Id suggest looking for melted wires also.Rocky

I colored some wires for you that are hot when the key is off.

The dark blue wire is your fusible link.

Notice the headlight circuit is hot. Notice also the dome light and cig lighter is also hot after the fuse. Make sure this has the correct fuse.







Check all the wires colored here as well as the wires for the headlights Especially the dimmer switch

Sorry I was asleep at the switch.