Looking for a short in wiring!

[carfolite73Super]

I hope this is in the right area. If not Jack will move it I am sure.
My #2 fuse blows out the moment I turn on the lights. Testing so far....
Removed all the bulbs in the circuit and test - OK but I still left them out. I removed the right (front and back) light assemblies and pulled the leads off to be sure the housings weren't causing the problem. (Yes I was carefull not to let the leads touch!) I have a meter that emits a tone if the circuit is a short. I installed it in place of the fuse and it sounds even if the light switch is off. (If the bulbs are out for the left side, fuse #1, it properly shows an open) There are two wires inthe harnes that are activated on #2 on my 73 Super. Both of them, individually, are creating the shunt condition.
Where to look or test next?
Mike

[dawelder]

Light switch is where I would start. Do you have a spare to try?

[lovebus (jack)]

Did this just start happening or is this the first time you tried the lights?

What did you work on last before this started happening and you tried the lights?

I would start with the wire diagram (on this site) and see what is hooked up to # 2 fuse. Your light switch feeds 12v to your fuse block so all your power goes through the switch so you must have a dead short.

then do what Patrick said.

It is Really hard to tell without pulling wires off the fuse block. I hate electrical chit!

[3Gear]

when in doubt rewire!  I1t



stoned# marc

[Daverted]

Mike I have a switch if you need it.

[Baha (Shawn)]

when in doubt rewire!  I1t



stoned# marc

SHOW OFF! (That didn't look like that 2 weeks ago)

[carfolite73Super]

Jack - This is since the car became mine and Only turned the lights on to really check a couple of days before the Scout Show! I have reviewed the wiring diagrams, so I am on track there. I may still drive it the the last Collingswood show for this year on thursday!

Dave - Sounds like a great idea - Put my name on the light switch from your 73. I still have to check my fr4esh air fan for one or two working speeds. By the way, the 'R' in the middle of those Hella tail-lights was for right side (who would have known). It's a shame I was hoping for the left side!

Marc - Yes that looks very nice! P#3

[Daverted]

Mike, I will look, Oh you know what? That car was hit on the left side, wiped out the lense. I know where there is one, in that junk yard we talked about

[scarecrow]

when in doubt rewire!  I1t



stoned# marc

Wow that's purdy $61$ On my winter "to do list" is to neaten up the mess behind my dash :rolleyes:  flamebug**