[Healeys] Severe electrical issue

[Bruce Steele]

Glad you got it fixed.  I buy most of my LEDs from SuperbrightLED.com.  I’ve always found them very helpful when I had questions, particularly when I switched my reflector conversion from halogens to LEDs.

 

Bruce Steele

Brea, CA

1960 BN7

 

From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Fred Wescoe
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 1:31 PM
To: healeys <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Severe electrical issue

 

Listers,

 

First, thanks to all who responded to my electrical dilemma.  Many people thought the fuse was the culprit.

 

I did finally resolve the issue, discovering several causes.  

 

Using the wiring diagram, I started at the solenoid, all the way to the fuse block and discovered a frayed wire with a corroded connector at the 35 amp fuse.  I corrected and cleaned that connection and when I turned the key, the 35 amp fuse instantly blew, I obviously couldn't see it happen but it blew.  Maybe it was blown and I didn't realize it.  The break in the fuse link was at the very end of the fuse therefore hard to see.  I kept checking circuits and eventually found a short circuited flasher unit.  I had switched to LED lights throughout the car a couple of years ago and used an electronic flasher from SuperBright bulbs.  I replaced that flasher with an original Lucas flasher, inserted a new 35 amp fuse and everything was back to normal.  Actually, I was surprised that the Lucas flasher worked with the LEDs.

 

Once again, I am impressed with the wisdom and help offered and by the list.

 

By the way, I called SuperBright to order a new flasher and much to my surprise, they are sending a free replacement, as long as I send the original back to them.  I guess they want to discover the cause.  They do have a 2 year guarantee (they told me about it) on all their electronic items, no questions asked.  I was impressed and I don't own their stock.

 

Thanks for all the help,

 

Fred

 

66BJ8

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