Fuse 4 issues

Post Sat Oct 27, 2012 7:24 pm

I have changed this fuse 3 times now in as many weeks! Whats going on?

Any help appreciated

Post Sat Oct 27, 2012 7:45 pm

Indicators? Are the bulbs ok?

Post Sat Oct 27, 2012 7:54 pm

Bulbs are fine from what I can gather, the left indicator starts flashing fast, then nothing. The hazards work fine with all bulbs flashing and the parking lights work fine.

I am baffled!

Post Sat Oct 27, 2012 7:57 pm

I'd check the bulbs personally, make sure there the correct wattage etc...

Post Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:02 pm

I have had the same bulbs in for the last 12 months?

Post Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:16 pm

Check the glovebox light/switch is fitted and assembled properly, and has a bulb in it!

Post Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:15 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:Check the glovebox light/switch is fitted and assembled properly, and has a bulb in it!

Brian, what glovebox light? I have looked but there is no light. I am guessing this is odd?

Post Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:23 pm

Yes, I wonder if two little wires, which connect to the bulb, are shorting on the metal bracket, blowing the fuse.

Post Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:32 pm

Has any one got any pictures of the glove box light? At least that way I can have a poke around where it should be located.

Thanks

Post Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:54 pm

Picture 2 , Page 3, the black plastic thing on the Silver bracket:-

http://home.comcast.net/~cdeegan9/dashb ... ard_3.html

Post Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:14 pm

Thanks, yes I have the switch but will take a better look tomorrow in the day light.

Thanks for the help so far, watch this space . . .

Post Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:34 pm

Gavla wrote:Thanks, yes I have the switch but will take a better look tomorrow in the day light.

Thanks for the help so far, watch this space . . .

Light and switch are the same unit (on RH drive cars). Bulb is directly above the button, and, if no bulb is fitted, the holder can occasionally short out.

Post Mon Oct 29, 2012 11:31 am

Gentleman, you are legends in your own right.

I now have a working glove box light! However my fuse 4 problem still exists, I have now noticed that my left back indicator is no longer working, have changed the bulbs but no luck. Brake and reverse lights work fine?

What else should I be checking?

Post Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:11 pm

No other known faults with fuse 4 with standard wiring, BUT all the cowboy alarm and ICE fitters know that there is always a permanent live on a hazard switch, so tend to make a bee line for it.
Check for added wiring at the back of the switch.

Post Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:29 pm

Thanks Brian will do.

Post Thu Nov 01, 2012 5:28 pm

Ok so I have checked for rogue alarm wires being connected to any switches (not that I know exactly what I am looking for) but I cannot see anything that looks out of place.

What are my options, an auto electrician?