Technical '77 Fiat Spider Electrical Problem

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Technical '77 Fiat Spider Electrical Problem

steve y

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Electrical problem on a '77 Fiat 124 Spider: first sign was the turn signals weren't working. Checked the fuses and the "I"
fuse was blown and when replaced immediately blows when the ignition is turned to the "on" position. However, none of the other
components on the circuit have failed to work--the oil pressure gage, engine water temperature age, stop lights, etc. still
work without the "I" fuse in place. The car is over-heating also. The electric radiator fan does not come on. I have run
current directly to it and it works, so something in the line to the fan isn't working. I also did a check recommended in
one manual of the thermostatic switch by disconnecting the wires and then connecting the terminals together with a short
length of wire whereby the manual says the "fan should run," but it doesn't, and the manual doesn't say what that means.
I don't know if the turn signal and fan problems are connected or two separate problems. Any insight or suggestions would be
appreciated.
 
Electrical problem on a '77 Fiat 124 Spider: first sign was the turn signals weren't working. Checked the fuses and the "I"
fuse was blown and when replaced immediately blows when the ignition is turned to the "on" position. However, none of the other
components on the circuit have failed to work--the oil pressure gage, engine water temperature age, stop lights, etc. still
work without the "I" fuse in place. The car is over-heating also. The electric radiator fan does not come on. I have run
current directly to it and it works, so something in the line to the fan isn't working. I also did a check recommended in
one manual of the thermostatic switch by disconnecting the wires and then connecting the terminals together with a short
length of wire whereby the manual says the "fan should run," but it doesn't, and the manual doesn't say what that means.
I don't know if the turn signal and fan problems are connected or two separate problems. Any insight or suggestions would be
appreciated.


Hi,:)
this IS the correct section for your VINTAGE spider,;)

so you're working your way through the cars electrics well, (y)


there seem to be a few more cars back on the roads in the US now , judging by the recent increase of new Spider owning members, :cool:

hopefully one of them will have more relevant info, :)

Charlie
 
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