My new '71...fuse questions

katsMember

Ok, here is the situation. My turn signals do not work at all. I went to the fuse box to check everything over, and noticed that there were some of the european style fuses and also so regular fuses in there. That does not seem right to me. Also, there are different color european fuses. Shouldn't they all be on type of fuse and one color? I found an extra box of european fuses un-opened in the glove box, but not sure which ones work.

I replaced the fuse #12 for the turn signals with a known good one that was working for the courtesy lights and that did not fix the problem. I am guessing it lies elsewhere (turn signal box). But, my concern right now is the fuse situation.

Any info on this?

Thanks.

kats

5/13/0512:42 PM

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cozMember

You need to look at a wiring/fuse chart to see what goes where.

I just sent your the diagrams for the early model cars. Each diagram breaks down what it's for, the connections and the fuse amp needed.

The fuses are a different color because they conduct different amps and are marked as such amp wise and need to be replaced with the right ones. Too less an amp fuse and it will continually blow out losing the use of whatever it's intended for, to high an amp fuse, you start cooking your wiring because it doesn't blow out when the circuit is over loaded..

If you look at the ends of the fuses, both types should have pointed ends that fit into the fuse holder and secure it there. One is the old style plastic and the others are the newer glass style. Replace everything with the glass ones if you can. The newer glass style ones don't tend to corrode on the ends as do the plastic ones.

5/13/053:41 PM

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katsMember

Thanks Coz!

5/13/054:50 PM

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