Re: [DML] electrical short

["adriandunker" <dunker.adrian@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello, I disconnected the engine compartment switch and removed the bulb and sure enough, that was the problem!  I have an LED "bulb" in the engine compartment light now (tight fit) but I'm a bit reluctant to reconnect the switch.  I'm using my last 10 amp fuse right now.  Thank you for the input, and I usually disconnect the engine compartment lamp when it's open for extended periods of time, but I guess it was still too long.

One thing fixed, door roof seals, here I come!

Adrian Dunker
10674

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Rob Grady" <rob@...> wrote:
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> Adrian,
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> 
> Thank you for your comments concerning our website. As for your problem the
> usual cause is a meltdown of the contacts on the engine compartment lamp
> from the cover being left open too long. The lamp is fragile and can't stay
> on very long without a meltdown. Disconnect the lamp switch (mounted on the
> ballast resistor bracket) and try another fuse. If it doesn't blow out
> replace the engine compartment lamp and you're back in business. To avoid
> future failures install an LED bulb or disconnect the lamp when leaving the
> cover open for more than a few minutes at a time.
> 
>  
> 
> Rob Grady
> 
> P.J. Grady Inc.
> 
> (631) 589-6224
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> www.PJGrady.com
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> From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> adriandunker
> Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 1:45 AM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] electrical short
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>   
> 
> Hello group,
> I'm having trouble with my courtesy light circuit. The #12 fuse keeps
> blowing as soon as I put one in. I have taken out all of the lights on the
> circuit with no change. I haven't been able to find any faulty wiring yet
> either. I saw that this fuse also handles the diagnostic plug, but I don't
> know anything about that. Any help getting my interior and marker lights
> back up would be appreciated. 
> 
> Thank you,
> Adrian Dunker
> 10674
> 
> P.S. I found the new Grady website fascinating and well done.
> 
> 
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