[Healeys] Severe electrical issue
Bruce Steele
healeybruce at roadrunner.com
Thu Sep 10 19:21:53 MDT 2020
Glad you got it fixed. I buy most of my LEDs from SuperbrightLED.com. I’ve always found them very helpful when I had questions, particularly when I switched my reflector conversion from halogens to LEDs.
Bruce Steele
Brea, CA
1960 BN7
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Fred Wescoe
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 1:31 PM
To: healeys <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Severe electrical issue
Listers,
First, thanks to all who responded to my electrical dilemma. Many people thought the fuse was the culprit.
I did finally resolve the issue, discovering several causes.
Using the wiring diagram, I started at the solenoid, all the way to the fuse block and discovered a frayed wire with a corroded connector at the 35 amp fuse. I corrected and cleaned that connection and when I turned the key, the 35 amp fuse instantly blew, I obviously couldn't see it happen but it blew. Maybe it was blown and I didn't realize it. The break in the fuse link was at the very end of the fuse therefore hard to see. I kept checking circuits and eventually found a short circuited flasher unit. I had switched to LED lights throughout the car a couple of years ago and used an electronic flasher from SuperBright bulbs. I replaced that flasher with an original Lucas flasher, inserted a new 35 amp fuse and everything was back to normal. Actually, I was surprised that the Lucas flasher worked with the LEDs.
Once again, I am impressed with the wisdom and help offered and by the list.
By the way, I called SuperBright to order a new flasher and much to my surprise, they are sending a free replacement, as long as I send the original back to them. I guess they want to discover the cause. They do have a 2 year guarantee (they told me about it) on all their electronic items, no questions asked. I was impressed and I don't own their stock.
Thanks for all the help,
Fred
66BJ8
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