Check those fuses before beginning electrical work

[tigernut]

I should have known better, having previous electrical experience, but I made a serious mistake.

I recently purchased my car and tore apart the interior for a restoration. In the process of putting her back together, I replaced some "missing" courtesy lamp bulbs (actually none were installed. should have been a clue).

When I installed the first bulb, the orange wire started to melt and smoke went everywhere.

Before I could pull the bulb, it had done some damage to the wiring harness, which I had to take apart and repair.

Why did the fuse not blow? Because the previous, careless owner had installed a 60 amp fuse in a 15 amp slot.

I found all of the fuses were larger than required (all were 30 amp or greater).

Please check your fuses if you've never done so. It could save you headaches down the road.

Doug

 

[IH2LOSE]

Sorry for your troubles

But thanks for sharing

 

[Mac]

Given what you've said (higher fuses in all slots) you should consider replacing the whole harness while you've got it apart. It would seem that someone had electrical problems before; otherwise, why would they replace all the fuses? Nothing can spoil your day faster than an electrical fire. Don't take a chance. The cost of a harness is cheap compared to replacing the car if it burns.

-Mac