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Re: [Mgs] 1972 MGB convertible

To: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
Subject: Re: [Mgs] 1972 MGB convertible
From: Robert's New iPad <mgbobh@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:22:28 -0500
Cc: "mgs@autox.team.net" <mgs@autox.team.net>
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        Headlamps are not fused, nor is the horn.   Blinkers are fused.
        I would have a good look for any wiring that might have been distur=
bed by the engine R&R, though this seems to be a behind-dash situation unles=
s the cover was removed from the steering column during your work. =20
        Signal flasher is over passenger=E2=80=99s knees, or right side, an=
d I recall that all other connections are in the cramped space ahead of the s=
teering wheel. =20
        Arguments are frequent about value of fusing headlamps. When I inst=
alled relays, I installed circuit breakers for them, and fuses for overdrive=
 and fuel pump.  Your fuses will give clues to the search for the problem.=20=


Bob


> On Jan 18, 2022, at 9:32 PM, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
>=20
> Car seemed to run fine and all lights, blinkers, brake lights, etc. worked=
 when we bought the car a few months ago.  Except it had no reverse; we knew=
 that.
> =20
> Swapped transmissions, car runs and drives fine, blinkers worked ok this a=
fternoon until on the way home I switched on the lights.
> =20
> Smoke from under the dash, I think on the passenger side but not positive.=
 Turned the lights off, turned the car off and popped the hood. No smoke in e=
ngine compartment.  Back of light switch was hot but did not burn my finger.=

> =20
> Started the car up and drove home.  Blinkers don=E2=80=99t work anymore bu=
t I haven=E2=80=99t checked the fuses yet.  The wipers work as does the horn=
.
> =20
> So =E2=80=93 clearly there is a problem, probably a short, probably under t=
he dash.  I have the wiring diagram from Advanceautowire.com.   Clearly I ha=
ve to dive under the dashboard.  Or could it be in the steering column assem=
bly?
> =20
> anyone have a check here first recommendation or a list of what to check f=
irst?
> =20
> Thanks!  wiring doesn=E2=80=99t scare me at all; I=E2=80=99m looking forwa=
rd to solving this. hope you can help.
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an class=3D"Apple-tab-span" style=3D"white-space:pre">  </span>Headlamps ar=
e not fused, nor is the horn. &nbsp; Blinkers are fused.</div><div dir=3D"lt=
r"><span class=3D"Apple-tab-span" style=3D"white-space:pre">    </span>I wo=
uld have a good look for any wiring that might have been disturbed by the en=
gine R&amp;R, though this seems to be a behind-dash situation unless the cov=
er was removed from the steering column during your work. &nbsp;</div><div d=
ir=3D"ltr"><span class=3D"Apple-tab-span" style=3D"white-space:pre">    </s=
pan>Signal flasher is over passenger=E2=80=99s knees, or right side, and I r=
ecall that all other connections are in the cramped space ahead of the steer=
ing wheel. &nbsp;</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><span class=3D"Apple-tab-span" style=
=3D"white-space:pre">   </span>Arguments are frequent about value of fusing=
 headlamps. When I installed relays, I installed circuit breakers for them, a=
nd fuses for overdrive and fuel pump. &nbsp;Your fuses will give clues to th=
e search for the problem.&nbsp;</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"=
ltr">Bob</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br>On Jan 18, 202=
2, at 9:32 PM, dave northrup &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com";>dave@ra=
nteer.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"=
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Car seemed to run fine and all lights, blinkers, brak=
e lights, etc. worked when we bought the car a few months ago.&nbsp; Except i=
t had no reverse; we knew that.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Swapped transmissions, car runs and drives fine, blin=
kers worked ok this afternoon until on the way home I switched on the lights=
.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Smoke from under the dash, I think on the passenger s=
ide but not positive. Turned the lights off, turned the car off and popped t=
he hood. No smoke in engine compartment.&nbsp; Back of light switch was hot b=
ut did not burn my finger.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Started the car up and drove home.&nbsp; Blinkers don=
=E2=80=99t work anymore but I haven=E2=80=99t checked the fuses yet.&nbsp; T=
he wipers work as does the horn.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">So =E2=80=93 clearly there is a problem, probably a s=
hort, probably under the dash.&nbsp; I have the wiring diagram from <a href=3D=
"http://Advanceautowire.com";>Advanceautowire.com</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;Clearly I h=
ave to dive under the dashboard.&nbsp; Or could it be in the steering column=
 assembly?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">anyone have a check here first recommendation or a li=
st of what to check first?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Thanks!&nbsp; wiring doesn=E2=80=99t scare me at all;=
 I=E2=80=99m looking forward to solving this. hope you can help.<o:p></o:p><=
/p>
</div>


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