[DeTomaso] Rookie Update...

Tue Aug 24 23:43:24 EDT 2010

I say throw money at the problem!  Get LED replacements for all your lights
(except headlights) They draw way less current, they don't get hot and they
last just about forever. But they won't solve your problem.

Boyd

P.S. Just Kidding although I do have them!

On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 11:33 PM, Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>wrote:

>  Glad you are making progress.
>
> For future reference, when trying to isolate a problem blowing fuses,
> get a "circuit breaker."   Go to Napa Online and search for:
>
> BK 7823020
> or
> BK 7823008
>
> for examples.  Hook up a couple of wires with clips and use this in any
> fuse location after removing the fuse.  This will
> connect-trip-connect-trip-etc. protecting your wires and circuits while
> you try to trace the problem.  You want one with a low amperage, similar
> to what your circuit is already protected with, like the 8 amp version.
>
> Bill Taylor has Fuse #3 listed as an 8 Amp, so you probably have been
> using the correct fuse.
>
> The reverse light switch probably needs to be replaced.  Tape off the
> wires so they don't touch anything and see how things are.  You can get
> replacement switches from the Vendors.  Last one I bought from Wilkinson
> is -not- a duplicate of the original, it's an aftermarket substitute.
> He may have originals back in stock you'd need to check.
>
> Asa Jay
>
> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
> &  Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
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>
> On 8/24/2010 20:00, peterdemayo at comcast.net wrote:
> > Alright, the Rookie is back (graciously) with some results from all of
> your advice. I can’t say what caused the problems, or exactly how they are
> all linked. However, tremendous progress has been made with my electrical
> issues. I will go in chronological order w/ the steps taken.
> > Before I proceed, there are a couple of quick things worth mentioning:
> > ·              My previous email mentioned that illumination lights for
> all gauges and speedometer were out, but tach worked. Fans and fan light
> were not working either. Before jumping into things tonight I took time to
> see if and anything else electrical was out. Low and behold the reverse
> lights and front passenger turn signal were not operating.
> > ·              One thing I did not bring up before is my key ignition. I
> didn’t think it was related to my problems, and it very well may not be.
> Nonetheless, somehow it was miraculously fixed tonight. I have been having
> problems turning off the car. I turn the key back and instead of the car
> shutting off it just keeps running. It’s been about a 50/50 split
> occurrence.
> > Let the games begin:
> > 1)      Left Fuse #3 out, which is the one that kept blowing when I
> started the car.
> > 2)      Did ground test on fan relay and messed with wire. Fan and fan
> light went one! I have tried this once before and last time it was
> unsuccessful; go figure.
> > 3)      Instrument lights, front pass turn signal, speedo, and reverse
> lights still remained out. Keep in mind Fuse #3 was still removed.
> > 4)      Replaced fuse #3 multiple times after messing with relays and
> starting car. Fuse blew every time. Everything out, but fans working great
> and did so for rest of the night.
> > 5)      Replaced Fuse #3 with a 10 amp vs. the 8 amp the box calls for,
> messed with relays….. and finally all instrument lights/speedo came on! Fuse
> did not blow.  All the better, I realized my buddy and I had turned the car
> off and on numerous times.  Not once did I have a problem w/ the key
> ignition or turning off the car. Throughout the remainder of the night,
> there were an “s-load” of starts and shut-offs. Again and again the key
> ignt. worked flawlessly. Linked? Who knows?
> > 6)      Reverse and Rt. Pass. Signal remained out.
> > 7)      After pulling my hair out for a while, I finally stumbled upon
> what I think is the reverse light problem and why fuse #3 may be blowing. On
> the left side of the trans there is a shifter housing mounted. It has a
> small 1” metal “cube” that screws into the housing w/ 2 wires coming off.
> The bottom was blown out and hanging. Obviously the connection is destroyed.
> Regardless if this is failing the rev. lights or not, it needs to be fixed.
> > 8)      Will this fix the turn signal? I think so, but I would love to
> hear everyone’s thoughts.
> >   Hope I didn’t bore you with my ordeal, but I felt compelled to respond.
> Lots of passion flying around my issue in the last 24 hours! Personally I
> think it was an epic entrance into POCA!  You can’t buy that! Thanks so much
> everyone; I assure you that every single opinion was taken with
> appreciation.
> > PJD
> > PS- I owe you all pictures, stay tuned!
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