Blowing fuse no 6, 82 imp

["Neil Thorpe" <nt014b6628@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dick B and all,

I recently put the trunk moulded carpet back in, i have had a look and could
not see any faults in the area where the screws hold the trim over the rear
light wiring.
The multiplug from the rear is going to be my first target to disconnect and
see what happens to the fuse.

I can't remember what the chime comes on for but it sounds briefly when i
put a 30 Amp fuse in, but being a big number fuse and the way it burns
slowly when put it in slot 6 i will use 10 amp fuses to check to see whether
i have found the fault as i don't want to cause any more loom damage whilst
playing Sherlock.

I am ashamed to admit that i have not heard of this fault finding device
despite being the guy that buys all the tools and garage equipment for my
employer, and Dick your right we should have one of these.

Thanks for the sound advice Dick, when my shift is over i will have a look
and see if i can nail this one.

Neil, 82 Imp
London, England.





----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 4:52 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Blowing fuse no 6, 82 imp


> I don't think there is any easy way to track these down.  Search your
memory
> for any of these functions that are physically located near where you have
> done work recently (maybe a wire is touching something it shouldn't).
None?
>
> OK, then, search your memory for any of these functions that are
physically
> near things that move (door and hood hinges, for instance).  None?
>
> OK, then, unplug the harness which feeds down the left side of the car to
> see if the short clears (it's behind the kick panel on the left "A"
pillar).
> No help?
>
> OK, then, now you need to get serious:
>
> This is how you get serious - - - -
> Get a device used by pro shops that track down this sort of thing.  These
> things can sniff out current flowing, even at very low levels.  One
installs
> a transmitter in place of the fuse, which allows a low level signal to
flow
> without damage, then sniffs the harness with this device - it will lead
you
> to the short like a bloodhound.   I've seen this device in operation, and
it
> is fantastic!   The unit I have seen is the Leitenberger KSD 01.
>
>    Unfortunately, it is rather expensive - about 215 Euros, as I recall.
> For information, go to the Leitenberger GMBH web site at
> http://www.leitenberger.de/atg_e/electric/short_circuit_detector.htm
>
> Neil - your shop should have one of these!
>
> Dick Benjamin