Occasionally, my "Italian side" of gauges would conk out, usually a quick spin of the fuses fixed that.
Today, I noticed the gauges had died, so I spun the fuses, and found the last fuse, the one going to the fuel gauge was blown.
I replaced it, and it blew again within a couple seconds. I did notice the fuel gauge working properly for the few seconds before the next fuse blew (it wasn't pegged to one side or the other).
I noticed the fuse above the last one, the one for my windows was warm, but still functioning. I did not check to see if it was the correct fuse for the port, but my passenger window doesn't work (I think I need to install a new switch, which I have) and my drivers window does still work.
Windows have the Vader kit installed.
Just wondering where I should start looking to find why my gauge fuse is blowing.
My car has a second set of gauges that DO work, so the only gauge I'm really missing is my fuel gauge, but I'd rather have it all working fine.
I have a DMM, I'm obviously getting voltage to the fuse, amperage seems to be the issue.
I'm wondering if the windows and gauge fuse use something in common. I noticed the gauges died just after I had opened my drivers window.
I'm going to replace the passenger side window switch (which DID work once or twice at one point), go back and check everything on the whole fuse board is correct again, and go from there.
The fuel gauge fuse also powers the amp gauge, maybe I have a regulator going bad on my alternator?
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