Re: Fusible Link
[Re: 440_ci]
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05/01/09 01:52 PM
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stumpy
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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?
Last edited by stumpy; 05/01/09 01:53 PM.
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Re: Fusible Link
[Re: 440_ci]
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05/01/09 02:24 PM
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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
Allen
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Re: Fusible Link
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05/01/09 02:29 PM
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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
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Re: Fusible Link
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05/01/09 02:53 PM
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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.
Allen
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Re: Fusible Link
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05/01/09 03:53 PM
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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.
Allen
Here's a novel idea, let's not throw a bunch of parts at the car hoping it will fix the problem and instead spend a little time diagnosing it first.
Life was a little easier when I was just a wrench.
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Re: Fusible Link
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05/01/09 04:21 PM
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I was refering to the post. Maybe it is just me who has to scroll left and right to read this post now.
Allen
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Re: Fusible Link
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05/01/09 04:23 PM
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I am still getting 12volts through it to the bulkhead.
After removing the line to the alternator? but the question is it still smoking?
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Allen
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Re: Fusible Link
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05/01/09 04:29 PM
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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
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Re: Fusible Link
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05/01/09 04:36 PM
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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
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Allen
Here's a novel idea, let's not throw a bunch of parts at the car hoping it will fix the problem and instead spend a little time diagnosing it first.
Life was a little easier when I was just a wrench.
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Re: Fusible Link
[Re: 440_ci]
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05/01/09 04:54 PM
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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 <Please please please remove this portion of the link you posted!>
Please please please remove the 'link' portion of your post
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