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MEXICOWANDERER
Apr 09, 2016Explorer
A novice's mistake doing an emergency repair is understandable. Tampering is a defining word. It describes damaging something due to negligence. Please consult with someone knowledgeable or you are going to pay a horrid price. Specifically, ASK BEFORE doing something, not after the damage has been done. That's what the forum is for. When I run into something I do not understand I look for answers or information first then carefully construct a regimen of testing, then repair.
BAD SHORT CIRCUIT (for example). Hook breaker or 100-watt 12-volt lamp in line with positive to limit current. Then start disconnecting fuses or harness until lamp goes out or breaker stops popping.
LACK OF POWER (Relevant to this case) Grab test light. Start at battery. When test light reaches the place where it doesn't glow, start looking.
May I politely ask - do you own a test light?
BAD SHORT CIRCUIT (for example). Hook breaker or 100-watt 12-volt lamp in line with positive to limit current. Then start disconnecting fuses or harness until lamp goes out or breaker stops popping.
LACK OF POWER (Relevant to this case) Grab test light. Start at battery. When test light reaches the place where it doesn't glow, start looking.
May I politely ask - do you own a test light?
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