1990 Imperial Electrical Issue

[Brad Hogg <roadhogg@xxxxxxx>]

Yea, yea!  I know, I know...always check the fuses first!

I did check the fuses inside the car.  My mistake was to do a visual on the
fuses that are mounted in the Power Distribution Center that is located next
to the air filter unit under the hood.  I assumed (and we all know what
happens when we assume) that because there appeared to be a blob of
solder-like material on each fuse that if that fuse were to blow that blob
would be gone.  This is not the case!  The fuse for the Heater Rear Window
was blown at a location other than at the top where you can see it.  I
replaced that (50A) fuse and all is well.  I have not determined why the
fuse blew at this point however.

Thanks to all who assisted with wiring diagrams and advice.  At least I now
have a new ignition switch!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Hogg" <roadhogg@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 1990 Imperial Electrical Issue


I just spent $62 on a new ignition switch only to find out that it
makes no difference.  I think I have narrowed down the trouble circuit
though.  The Pink wire with the Black tracer that goes to the large ignition
switch connector should be a power wire that feeds power to the switch.
What I need to know is where that wire comes from and where the possible
points of failure are.  Looking at page 8F-17 of the electrical FSM, there
is a
J10 12PK* wire coming out of the "Power Distribution Center".  I have two
questions about this.  Does PK* mean "Pink with Trace"?  If it does, where
is this "Power Distribution Center"?  The diagram states "See SH
4,6,8,10,12".