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Re:pts burning up - ballast resis.

To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re:pts burning up - ballast resis.
From: SPL311RDST@aol.com
Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 14:54:23 EST
Several replies mention the ballast resistor - this is proabably *NOT* the 
cause of these problems. THe ign sys only need 7.5v to operate, and a full 
12v only when starting. THis is what the resistor is for - letting full pwr 
through when cranking.

The most typical symptom of it's failure is the car starts fine, but then 
fails to run as soon as you let off the key.. External symptoms: A lot of the 
time it will crumble away, or show signs of extreme overheat.(charred 
spots/melted wire.connections)

THe other ideas: consensor, etc sound more like the culprit in this case.

Laurie :-)
70 SPL311
69 SRL311
Chandler, AZ

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