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Electrical problems with 1976 TR6

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TR3and6

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Hello:
I am a new member and would like any help I can get on a current electrical Problem, 1976 TR6.
It started out with the rt. turn signal not illuminating. Checked bulbs, grounds,front and rear, etc.
Switch works as you can hear the flasher pulsating, but no light.
Found open wire on rt marker light reconnected.Noted Blown fuse (lower fuse). Installed new fuse (35 amp).
Upon connecting Battery,Lower fuse wires started smoking, did not blow fuse (35 amp).
Disconnected marker circuit.
Upon re-connecting Battery,Lower fuse wires started smoking again, did not blow fuse (35 amp).
Recently had to replace middle fuse (blown) when horn did not work. New fuse fixed that problem.
About 30 days ago I had to force unfreezing the Instrument rheostat.
This may have started #3 fuse problem as I did not notice lack of panel lights.
Any ideas?
Thanks
 
Welcome, but you need to post your question in the TR section. Plenty of folks there to help out.

:cheers:
Mickey
 
Mickey is right, of course, but this is important :

You should only be using a "35 amp" fuse if you are buying reproductions of the original Lucas fuses. At that time, the British used a different rating system for fuses, so their "35 amp" is closer to an American "20 amp". If you are using a "regular" 35 amp fuse, that is why it is not blowing!

Sounds like you have a short in the marker light (along with the other problems).
 
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