Re: [alfa] Fuses blown

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi Johann:

I'd first look at the wiring, where it connects to the back of the 
gauges.  One of the clues is that your oil pressure gauge reads full 
scale.  The gauge will do that only when it is grounded.  Perhaps some 
previous owner has reversed a few of the wiring connections on that gauge, 
switching the ground lead with the lead from the sender, and perhaps also 
connecting the sender lead to the light circuit.  It may also be that some 
of the wiring is chaffed or compressed between two panels, becoming 
grounded.  That's all just guessing, but I think it makes good sense, and 
is where I'd begin.  Good luck.  This is not likely to be a fuse problem, 
and the correct fuses (on a non-US '72) in your box should all be 8A.

Regards,

Dean
Lutz, FL
'74 & '87 Spider Veloce's


At 12:39 AM 7/23/2004, you wrote:

> Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 11:49:27 +1000
> From: "Johann Rajaratnam" <JohannR@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] Fuses blown
>
> Hello all,
>
> New user. Bought a 72, 105 a couple of months ago and loving every minute of
> it!  Other than when my fuel pump ceased (but thats another story)..... my
> problem is this:  Everytime I switch my dashboard lights on, my volt meter
> goes to zero and my oil pressure goes to it's highest reading. Can someone
> tell me where to start.  Is it a problem with the wiring or a simple case of
> fuses???
>
> cheers
>
> johann
>
> Johann Rajaratnam
> Team Leader - Planning
> South Gippsland Shire Council
>
> Ph 5662 9200
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