fault HELP

goz · Post by **goz** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:04 pm

hi all got a fault with a few things digital clock not working,mirrow control,one touch window lift,trip computer in the hand book all of these work off fuse 28 but the fuse is ok any ideas oh its a p plate 2.0 glx petrol thanks in advance

Post by **steve_earwig** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:34 pm

I'd change the fuse anyway (you never know, plus my eyesight's pretty crap) and check that connectors haven't pushed out the back or anything. Also have a quick look at the rest of the fuses too (manufacturers seem to change stuff about without telling anyone). I'm looking at a Haynes here and it's not to clear on the subject (surprise surprise) of which fuse does which (says 28 or 25)...

The next step depends whether you've got a multimeter or a test lamp or whether anyone else here can point you in the direction of a known weak spot (they don't shovel tons of salt all over the place here so I've never had any electrical problems, apart from the odd ECU going pop). I'm not sure if your car will have a timer relay or anything either. You'd have to test that you're getting 12 volts at the fuse and then at the switches/instruments to see if you can localise the problem - fuse panel or wiring/connectors in between. [voice of experience]Or maybe even a dodgy earth[/voice of experience]

goz · Post by **goz** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:39 pm

checked and swapped fuse no joy,will see if i can get hold of a multi metre

Post by **steve_earwig** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 2:07 pm

Useful things, I have a nice Fluke which I "liberated" from work.

goz · Post by **goz** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:43 pm

right guys problem sorted,i pulled the fuse box out ,unclipped the the connector blocks from the rear pushed and pulled them on and off a couple of times and all but 1 thing now works that is the dipped beam light in the dash which could be a bulb blown thanks for help any way

Post by **steve_earwig** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:51 pm

Nice one!