Fried Electrical Harness?

SouthArk370Z · 03-19-2018, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gryffin13

... And even though I haven't replaced all the fuses, I did take out a bunch to test them all and certainly didn't put them back in the same places and still the same components aren't working. ...

1: There's no need to remove the fuses to check them with a meter. If the circuit is unpowered, use Ohms (zero Ohms is good); if powered, use Volts (zero Volts is good).*
2: Where each fuse size goes is on the fuse panel lids (or the OM; or the FSM).

Quote:

Originally Posted by gryffin13

... So I don't think it's as simple as a fuse. I think it's something bigger.

You may be right, but I doubt it. The wiring you were modifying is small enough that that wire would burn up before some of the larger wires that are involved.

*Edit: The readings may not be exactly zero but they should be very close.

gryffin13 · 03-20-2018, 09:13 AM

Oh haha. I didn't realize I could leave them in to test. Now I understand what you meant by there being an open spot to test...
Well given that, it certainly would be quicker to test, so I'll test literally every fuse now. But I did test most of them yesterday (any that sounded like they could remotely be relevant) and they seemed to be in working order.

Array · 03-20-2018, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gryffin13

Oh haha. I didn't realize I could leave them in to test. Now I understand what you meant by there being an open spot to test...
Well given that, it certainly would be quicker to test, so I'll test literally every fuse now. But I did test most of them yesterday (any that sounded like they could remotely be relevant) and they seemed to be in working order.

Confirm they are in the correct spots as after taking them out as well

gryffin13 · 03-20-2018, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

1: There's no need to remove the fuses to check them with a meter. If the circuit is unpowered

You may be right, but I doubt it. The wiring you were modifying is small enough that that wire would burn up before some of the larger wires that are involved.

*Edit: The readings may not be exactly zero but they should be very close.

Well you were right and I'm so glad that my pessimism wasn't correct! Testing them without removing them went so much quicker so I could check them all easily. In case anyone else had a similar problem, the bad fuse was one labeled "meter".

I learned many things and had a good outcome. Thanks so much for your patience. Much appreciated!

sx moneypit · 03-21-2018, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gryffin13

Well you were right and I'm so glad that my pessimism wasn't correct! Testing them without removing them went so much quicker so I could check them all easily. In case anyone else had a similar problem, the bad fuse was one labeled "meter".

I learned many things and had a good outcome. Thanks so much for your patience. Much appreciated!

Rep the man!

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gryffin13 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: denver, co Posts: 10 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z ST M6 Rep Power: 10	Oh haha. I didn't realize I could leave them in to test. Now I understand what you meant by there being an open spot to test... Well given that, it certainly would be quicker to test, so I'll test literally every fuse now. But I did test most of them yesterday (any that sounded like they could remotely be relevant) and they seemed to be in working order.