Electrical Gremlins - short IN fusebox?

[Dave Kase]

Thanks for the tips Huw (how does one pronounce "Huw" anyway?).

I will be back at it tonight.  I am having some trouble reading the
schematic.  For instance I didn't realize the #12 fuse had circuits going
through the black and blue plugs.

Here goes nothing....

Dave

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Huw Powell" <audi at humanspeakers.com>
> Never replace a blown fuse without first determining why it blew.  The
> extra cycling can cause a lot more problems down the line.  Anyway...
>
> According to my fuse box diagram, #12 goes to several circuits, through
> *two* connectors, B (black) and C (blue).  Did you unplug both of those?
>
> Also, 150 ohms to ground will only draw about 1/10th of an amp at 12
> volts (V=IR).  I don't think you've necessarily found your problem yet.
>
> > Any suggestions?  Anyone ever hear of a fuse box going bad
> > internally?
>
> Yes, I had to replace the one on my 90Q after killing its innards by
> holding down the cig. lighter for an extended period of time (don't
ask...).
>
> And of course the ancient underdash box my coupe came with is a
> patchwork quilt of repairs and workarounds.
>
> -- 
> Huw Powell
>
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