Although I don't own a later car, I do know several people who by-passed the
headlight fuse and wired it independently - with a fuse of course to keep
the fuse box from over-heating.
'66 Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick J. Horne <horne@cs.utexas.edu>
To: <SRL311KA@aol.com>
Cc: <Paul.J.Souza@kp.org>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 11:59 AM
Subject: Re: Electrical problems ( Fuse box, Gauges, Blinkers, etc. )
> Bill's correct, your list of problems does not indicate that replacing the
> fuse box will cause it any damage, and will probably fix at least some if
not
> all your problems. Make sure that you replace the fuses too, the ends of
the
> old fuses may be corroded and not make good connection. When connecting
the
> wires to the fusebox clean the connectors on the ends of the wires. Then
get
> some silicone grease, also known as dielectric grease from NAPA or other
high
> quality parts house. Apply a bit to the end of each wire. This will keep
the
> wire connections from corroding as fast.
>
> If you still find that some things don't work, troubleshoot them one at a
time.
> When you disconect a wire under the dash, or anywhere on the car clean the
> pins and sockets and put on a bit of the grease.
>
> Has anyone tried using silicone grease on the fuses themselves? I don't
see
> that there would be a problem, but most of my experience is not in high
heat,
> dirty, vibration and water conditions in a fuse box.
>
> Peace,
> Pat
>
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