20 amp gauge blowing
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20 amp gauge blowing
On my 1982 corvette the gauge fuse a 20 amp fuse keeps blowing. I disconnect the wiring connection to the center cluster gauges and when I replace the fuse it blows immediately. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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GEt out the ohm meter. Trace the wires for continuity to ground. You have a short. Even a strand of wire can cause it. Isolate the wiring possibly and power up to see if it doesn't blow.
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There was just a post about this. Check the wiring diagram, but I think the cigarette lighter is on the same circuit. A wire could be pinched to ground, as well.
Wiring diagrams can be found here:
http://wordpress.keystonestatecorvet...m/?page_id=118
Wiring diagrams can be found here:
http://wordpress.keystonestatecorvet...m/?page_id=118
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On a 77, which I would assume that a 82 would be similar.
Gauges fuse powers the center cluster guages. the tachometer, the brake warning light, cruise control, seatbelt-headlight-ignition key warning buzzer And power to the generator warning light.
Not the cigarette lighter.
But still, a lot of stuff.
Best of luck.
And PLEASE purchase the genuine GM Electrical Troubleshooting Manual for your year.
Invaluable investment in your car.
Gauges fuse powers the center cluster guages. the tachometer, the brake warning light, cruise control, seatbelt-headlight-ignition key warning buzzer And power to the generator warning light.
Not the cigarette lighter.
But still, a lot of stuff.
Best of luck.
And PLEASE purchase the genuine GM Electrical Troubleshooting Manual for your year.
Invaluable investment in your car.
