Bill's correct, your list of problems does not indicate that replacing the
fuse box will cause it any damage, and will probably fix at least some if not
all your problems. Make sure that you replace the fuses too, the ends of the
old fuses may be corroded and not make good connection. When connecting the
wires to the fusebox clean the connectors on the ends of the wires. Then get
some silicone grease, also known as dielectric grease from NAPA or other high
quality parts house. Apply a bit to the end of each wire. This will keep the
wire connections from corroding as fast.
If you still find that some things don't work, troubleshoot them one at a time.
When you disconect a wire under the dash, or anywhere on the car clean the
pins and sockets and put on a bit of the grease.
Has anyone tried using silicone grease on the fuses themselves? I don't see
that there would be a problem, but most of my experience is not in high heat,
dirty, vibration and water conditions in a fuse box.
Peace,
Pat
--
- Support Habitat for Humanity, A "hand up", not a "hand out" -
Pat Horne, Network Manager, Shop Supervisor, Hardware Guru
CS Dept, University of Texas, Austin, Tx. 78712 USA
voice (512)471-9517, fax (512)471-8885, UUCP:cs.utexas.edu!horne
|