Intermittent electrical problem
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Intermittent electrical problem
Hi,
I have an intermittent electrical problem on my 82 f150. Occasionally when I start-up I don't have turn signals or blower motor. Sometimes my fuel and temp gauge read zero, and also I blew a fuse for the horn/cigarette lighter (I heard the fuse pop right after I started up). Although the indicators and blower motor are on separate circuits I noticed in the wiring diagram that the hot side of both fuses are common. Does this type of problem sound familiar to anyone, I'm thinking ignition switch, but I can't replicate the problem when I'm trouble shooting .
Thanks
I have an intermittent electrical problem on my 82 f150. Occasionally when I start-up I don't have turn signals or blower motor. Sometimes my fuel and temp gauge read zero, and also I blew a fuse for the horn/cigarette lighter (I heard the fuse pop right after I started up). Although the indicators and blower motor are on separate circuits I noticed in the wiring diagram that the hot side of both fuses are common. Does this type of problem sound familiar to anyone, I'm thinking ignition switch, but I can't replicate the problem when I'm trouble shooting .
Thanks
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sail2244: That was exactly it, problem came back this morning, rotated counter clockwise a shade and everything worked. Since this happens when it's cold mornings I suspect that maybe the lock barrel is not springing from the 'start' to 'run' positions.
BTW, my blown fuse was an unrelated problem
BTW, my blown fuse was an unrelated problem
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As to the fuse blowing on the horn and cig lighter, replace the cigaret lighter. Mine was doing exactly the same thing. Bought a new light (this one with a lighted bezel) and the problem was solved. Seems that corrrosion between the inner sleeve and the outer sleave causes a short which blows out the fuse.