Hi Michael, I would disconnect everything on the circuit before fitting a
new fuse. Then working to a process re-connect each connector in turn. Then
when the fuse blows the connector last connected and the associated wiring
would be the place to start.
Kindest Regards
Tom
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Williams" <mewilliams@comcast.net>
To: "Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 8:55 PM
Subject: Blowing 35A Fuse
> Listers,
>
> Today I was driving and noticed that my left turn signal was not working.
> Quickly relaized that right turn and brakes were not working either.
> Popped the bonnet and sure enough -- lower fuse was blown. Replaced,
> turned on ignition, blew again. What is the correct way to troublshoot the
> cause of this without destroying a fistfull of fuses? I imagine that I
> would use an ohm meter but am not sure exactly how or where to begin. Does
> anyone have any tips on the most logical way to proceed or any shortcuts
> to the most likely culprit? The harness has less than
> 2,000 miles on it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> --Michael
> '55 BN1
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