1994 Ford E350 Econoline Clubwagon Chateau (i.e. - Ford 1 ton van with nice
interior). The blown fuse I found was in the auxiliary underhood fusebox,
and that fuse is now good and is spitting out power. The power is getting
lost after it leaves the fusebox.
Thanks,
Dave
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Whitworth [mailto:dave@wcsllc.net]
> Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2004 7:46 PM
> To: Dave Hardy; Solo2atlanta; Evolution-Discussions@Yahoogroups. Com;
> Autox@Autox. Team. Net
> Subject: RE: [evolution-disc.] Wiring help on '94 Ford E350
>
>
> What kind of tow vehicle?
>
> Both Ford and Dodge vehicles have a separate power box in the
> engine compartment that normally has fuses for the trailer stuff.
>
> Not sure on Chevy's or on vans, but this problem has made me pull
> my hair out on a pickup :)
>
> DaveW
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: Dave Hardy [mailto:dave2020@mindspring.com]
> Sent: Sat 5/8/2004 6:38 PM
> To: Solo2atlanta; Evolution-Discussions@Yahoogroups. Com;
> Autox@Autox. Team. Net
> Subject: [evolution-disc.] Wiring help on '94 Ford E350
>
>
> The last time I towed I had a blowout on the trailer. Being the optimist
> that I am, I didn't have a spare for the trailer. No problem - It's a
> tandem axle trailer, so I take off the blown tire and the opposite one,
> re-adjust the car to fix the tongue weight, and proceed on my way. This
> worked fine and got me home. What I didn't realize was that it was also
> crushing the wiring between the bottom of the frame and the center leaf
> pivot. Oops.
>
> So today I go to fix the wiring. Get it all fixed up and the lights still
> don't work. Start checking for fuses, and sure enough one was blown.
> Replace it, and most of the problem goes away, but not all of it.
> I've got
> brakes and turn signals on the trailer, but not running lights. Pull out
> the multi-meter and start checking and I'm not getting any power in the
> running light circuit at the bumper plug at the back of the van. Go back
> and check at the fusebox though, and the fuse is fine and does have power.
> So, the battery is good, the switch is working, the fuse is good, power is
> leaving the fuse box, but getting lost somewhere on the way to the bumper
> plug. Any ideas? Obviously a broken wire would do it, but that doesn't
> generally happen spontaneously. Are there any circuit breakers
> that I don't
> know about? Help!
>
> Thanks,
> Dave "I hate wiring" Hardy
> 89 SM
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