electric lock/int lights problem found-need solution

["Otis Davidson" <otisdavidson@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

   Hi Kevin,(and List)

You wrote: >> That means there is a short in one of the wires.  The only
problem is, is that I dont know where that wire may be touching bare metal. 
How do I find this wire? <<

I'll usually use an Ohm-meter in this case. One that beeps once continuity 
(an unbroken path for elect to flow) is found,is one that is easiest for 
me,anyway.

Place one lead from your Multi-meter/Ohm-meter on the wire you want to 
check...and the other lead to ground. If the suspected wire is touching 
ground,the meter will beep.

Note: Remember to unplug the lights in the circuit you are 
testing,otherwise,you will get a false indication because you will be 
checking thru the bulbs.

Note #2: Most Multi-meters are not designed to have current sent thru them 
when they are set on the OHMS setting. At least mine is that way. You might 
want to unhook your Imps battery just in case.

I'd suggest getting a wiring schematic or Factory Body Service manual. They 
are a big help

Steve from Albany,N.Y.
'75 Imp 4dr <--no elect probs <knock on wood>
'79 440 powered 35 ft RV
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----Original Message Follows----
From: "Kevin Pacheco" <kevin50187@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: IML: electric lock/int lights problem found-need solution
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 13:49:41 -0700

Remember my flashing lights?  Well down by the fuse box is a little, well
kind of a "circit breaker".  This kind of a breaker can handle a load up to
15A.  the reason it flashes is because the "load" is too much for the 15A
circit breaker.  That means there is a short in one of the wires.  The only
problem is, is that i dont know where that wire may be touching bare metal.
How do I find this wire?
Kevin Pacheco 71 IMP







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