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Apr 25, 2007 10:55:12
butlertl

Fuel guage and Temp guage are inop.....turn signals are inop although the headlights work and the flashers are working. Any ideas on what to check?

Thanks

Apr 25, 2007 11:16:21
KQQLCAT

You might have done this but check your fuses. Sounds like your components that will only work with the key on are out.
Pat





Apr 25, 2007 11:35:55
Wray

Check stabilizer, firewall, left side, under dash. Input: 12 vdc, output: pulsing, around 10 volts plus or minus a bunch.

Apr 25, 2007 11:46:47
wrenchpuller

Hi Terry,
I don't know what year your car is, but if it has an ign relay fittes (just forward of the fuse box) may want to check that as well (generic 30a relay from auto parts will work fine and only cost about $6 )
Other causes may be poor connections at fuse block.
Good luck Cheers Ric

Apr 25, 2007 12:30:07
butlertl

I have a 78B............had crossed the battery cables (don't ask) and blew the alternator....I'm sure I fried several other items....all fuses that I can find appear good. Guess I should poull them and put them on a meter.

Apr 25, 2007 12:43:07
Tony D.

You're on the right track, check all the fuses on a meter, check the stabilizer, go here and look at your schematic for more ideas....

http://www.advanceautowire.com/mgb.pdf

Apr 25, 2007 14:08:19
Kimberly

When checking the fuses, also check for power at the wire terminals that connect to the fuse box. Fuse boxes can corrode at the rivets that hold the contacts together preventing current from getting through. Use a wiring diagram as a guide to help trace the power loss. There were changes made to the wiring throughout the years, so supplying the model year of your car will help us in giving you accurate information.

Apr 25, 2007 14:35:52
butlertl

78 B

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