Hi,
This reminds me of the disaster I had, when this cable in the dash hit the
rheostat and by this making a short circuit. Part of the loom burnt and I
had to fix it...
I had to rplace the heater cable as well.
Cheers,
Hans
'71 BGT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: FlynShoot@aol.com [SMTP:FlynShoot@aol.com]
> Sent: Friday, October 08, 1999 6:10 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Heater Control Cable and Current
>
> I recently had the engine replaced in my MGB. When I got it back the
> heater
> control would not turn to the off position. I knew it was just a matter of
>
> adjustment so I took it back when the mechanic (not a pro, but a real Brit
>
> Car fan) asked me to bring it over so that he could take a quick look at
> everything to make sure things were working well.
>
> When he went to adjust the heater control cable on the valve at the block,
> he
> said that it was hot. The car had cooled and the ignition was off. He said
>
> that this was not right and that I probably had a wire from the radio
> touching the cable in the dash somewhere. He disconnected the cable from
> the
> valve to prevent current flow and told me to take a look at it when I had
> time as it was not critical.
>
> I have looked and can find nothing touching this cable. Additionally, I
> can
> find no grounding cables on the car.
>
> Are these problems related and has anyone else had anything similar?
>
> Thanx.
>
> DC Smith
> Flynshoot@aol.com
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