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#1 ·
My Zx2 has some sort of problem in the electrical system. I have found it
to be the "TAIL" fuse, which has the running lights, tail lights, and
instrument cluster. Every time I change the fuse, it blows as I am
replacing it. I have had it in the shop for over 6 hours now and they
cannot figure out what it could be... any ideas???
 
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#2 ·
If the fuse blows immediately without the lights being turned on, the
solution should be obvious. If the lights must be turned on for the fuse to
blow, it is time to start isolating the various branches of the system. That
you can predict when the fuse will blow should be of immense help in the
diagnostic process.

Electrical matters are easily the least understood part of automobile
systems. It is imperative to find a tech with a good grasp of electrical
diagnosis in order to reduce the diagnostic time and effect a timely and
reliable repair.

"highlife1025" <meanman19@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:74c6a93d8b631d29079622be71fc3e27@localhost.talkaboutautos.com...
> My Zx2 has some sort of problem in the electrical system. I have found it
> to be the "TAIL" fuse, which has the running lights, tail lights, and
> instrument cluster. Every time I change the fuse, it blows as I am
> replacing it. I have had it in the shop for over 6 hours now and they
> cannot figure out what it could be... any ideas???
>
 
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#3 ·
Does it still have the factory radio?
Bob
"highlife1025" <meanman19@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:74c6a93d8b631d29079622be71fc3e27@localhost.talkaboutautos.com...
> My Zx2 has some sort of problem in the electrical system. I have found it
> to be the "TAIL" fuse, which has the running lights, tail lights, and
> instrument cluster. Every time I change the fuse, it blows as I am
> replacing it. I have had it in the shop for over 6 hours now and they
> cannot figure out what it could be... any ideas???
>
 
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#4 ·
On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 21:00:51 -0500, highlife1025 wrote:

> My Zx2 has some sort of problem in the electrical system. I have found it
> to be the "TAIL" fuse, which has the running lights, tail lights, and
> instrument cluster. Every time I change the fuse, it blows as I am
> replacing it. I have had it in the shop for over 6 hours now and they
> cannot figure out what it could be... any ideas???


You likely have a short. Finding the cause will not be easy. You need a
wiring diagram. Go through the circuit patiently using an ohm meter
looking for the source of it. It could be a piece of electronic equipment
that is malfunctioning, or a simple short to ground due to frayed
wiring, etc. Do not use a higher current fuse!

FYI, faults like this are why cars have fuses. Fuses save the wiring!

Rodney



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#5 ·
On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 02:35:10 GMT, "Jim Warman"
<mechanic@tenalpsulet.net> wrote:

>If the fuse blows immediately without the lights being turned on, the
>solution should be obvious. If the lights must be turned on for the fuse to
>blow, it is time to start isolating the various branches of the system. That
>you can predict when the fuse will blow should be of immense help in the
>diagnostic process.
>
>Electrical matters are easily the least understood part of automobile
>systems. It is imperative to find a tech with a good grasp of electrical
>diagnosis in order to reduce the diagnostic time and effect a timely and
>reliable repair.
>

lmfao
thats why u dont want warman working on your car
a real tech would substitute a test lite for the fuse
when light goes out you found your problem

jimbo is a tard


hurc ast
 
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#6 ·
On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 20:42:36 -0600, Rodney <rodney@mailinator.com>
wrote:

>On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 21:00:51 -0500, highlife1025 wrote:
>
>> My Zx2 has some sort of problem in the electrical system. I have found it
>> to be the "TAIL" fuse, which has the running lights, tail lights, and
>> instrument cluster. Every time I change the fuse, it blows as I am
>> replacing it. I have had it in the shop for over 6 hours now and they
>> cannot figure out what it could be... any ideas???

>
>You likely have a short. Finding the cause will not be easy. You need a
>wiring diagram. Go through the circuit patiently using an ohm meter
>looking for the source of it. It could be a piece of electronic equipment
>that is malfunctioning, or a simple short to ground due to frayed
>wiring, etc. Do not use a higher current fuse!
>
>FYI, faults like this are why cars have fuses. Fuses save the wiring!
>
>Rodney
>
>

you failed

why an ohm meter
??????????????
simpley use test lite as fuse tard

hurc ast
 
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#7 ·
<relic895@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:f2s941t3at84u4gsoifu45ocsp69jfkm8e@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 20:42:36 -0600, Rodney <rodney@mailinator.com>
> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 21:00:51 -0500, highlife1025 wrote:
>>
>>> My Zx2 has some sort of problem in the electrical system. I have found
>>> it
>>> to be the "TAIL" fuse, which has the running lights, tail lights, and
>>> instrument cluster. Every time I change the fuse, it blows as I am
>>> replacing it. I have had it in the shop for over 6 hours now and they
>>> cannot figure out what it could be... any ideas???

>>
>>You likely have a short. Finding the cause will not be easy. You need a
>>wiring diagram. Go through the circuit patiently using an ohm meter
>>looking for the source of it. It could be a piece of electronic equipment
>>that is malfunctioning, or a simple short to ground due to frayed
>>wiring, etc. Do not use a higher current fuse!
>>
>>FYI, faults like this are why cars have fuses. Fuses save the wiring!
>>
>>Rodney
>>
>>

> you failed
>
> why an ohm meter
> ??????????????
> simpley use test lite as fuse tard
>
> hurc ast


And when your test light glows it simply shows that you have a load on the
circuit, not a short....idiot.....
 
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#8 ·
Well it was only a matter of time before dogbreath showed up.... The test
light is an inappropriate tool for this task since relativel low current
flow will have the ligh shining brightly. Substituting an old sealed beam
headlamp will work very well.

All the same, to reduce diagnostic time, isolating circuit branches will
narrow the area and result in a more timely diagnotic process.....

OK, bowser... insert your ritual grunting here....
 
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#9 ·
On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 08:25:07 GMT, "Jim Warman"
<mechanic@tenalpsulet.net> wrote:

>Well it was only a matter of time before dogbreath showed up.... The test
>light is an inappropriate tool for this task since relativel low current
>flow will have the ligh shining brightly. Substituting an old sealed beam
>headlamp will work very well.
>
>All the same, to reduce diagnostic time, isolating circuit branches will
>narrow the area and result in a more timely diagnotic process.....
>
>OK, bowser... insert your ritual grunting here....
>


lmfao
tell me
why would it have low current
lmfao

just do te math

e
ir

FAIL ford electrical


hurc ast
 
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#10 ·
On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 23:35:51 -0600, "Bob" <sorry@ihatespam.net> wrote:

>
><relic895@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:f2s941t3at84u4gsoifu45ocsp69jfkm8e@4ax.com...
>> On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 20:42:36 -0600, Rodney <rodney@mailinator.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 21:00:51 -0500, highlife1025 wrote:
>>>
>>>> My Zx2 has some sort of problem in the electrical system. I have found
>>>> it
>>>> to be the "TAIL" fuse, which has the running lights, tail lights, and
>>>> instrument cluster. Every time I change the fuse, it blows as I am
>>>> replacing it. I have had it in the shop for over 6 hours now and they
>>>> cannot figure out what it could be... any ideas???
>>>
>>>You likely have a short. Finding the cause will not be easy. You need a
>>>wiring diagram. Go through the circuit patiently using an ohm meter
>>>looking for the source of it. It could be a piece of electronic equipment
>>>that is malfunctioning, or a simple short to ground due to frayed
>>>wiring, etc. Do not use a higher current fuse!
>>>
>>>FYI, faults like this are why cars have fuses. Fuses save the wiring!
>>>
>>>Rodney
>>>
>>>

>> you failed
>>
>> why an ohm meter
>> ??????????????
>> simpley use test lite as fuse tard
>>
>> hurc ast

>
>And when your test light glows it simply shows that you have a load on the
>circuit, not a short....idiot.....
>

lmfao
the test lite is the load
tard
FAIL

basic electrical


hurc ast
 
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