Originally Posted by
NavyMIDN08
traced the wire back from the distribution box. i can't imagine it being anything but a dead ground. i pulled the ignition switch box (the box directly attached to the steering column that is triggered by the key). full continuity between the cut end of the wire and the end at the switch.
the wire also connects to the fuse box under the dash that controls the gauges and buzzer, which explains why none of the gauges worked.
unless someone can tell me what else would cause this, i'm going to figure that there is a dead short somewhere.
Sorry, I'm clueless where you're at in this project. Initially I thought you were working in the engine compartment fuse box but now you're tearing apart the ignition switch. You need to be more specific why you think you have a dead short and where / why?
Can you say which fuse in the engine compartment the PO replaced from a 30A to a 50A? Not a trick question, answer is yes or no.