from time to time the #2 fuse.. next to last one on the left column ... would blow out. its a 10 amp fuse.. so i replaced with higher amp fuses and it works fine for a while.. it usually lasts like a couple weeks or so then blows again..


well i have had some overheating problems and have just replaced radiator cap .. water pump .. and bled my coolant system..

so i was getting ready to test out my car.. and see how if i fixed the overheating problem..

but the meter fuse now is blowin everytime i pop a fuse in.. i went up to even a 25 amp fuse and it is still blowing as soon as i turn the ignition to on position..


this meter fuse controls the power seatbelts.. a/c / heater panel .. and all the gauges in the dash except speed..


the problem is i cant test my car because my temp gauge does not work now.. and neither does my heater..(to remove air bubblers in coolant lines)


has anyone else had a problem with this fuse.. is there a simple fix other then ripping everything out and checking for shorts?

need advice so that i can get my 240 running again..

by the way.. this is a 92 240sx se ..

thanks

 

ok.. how bout.. any tips on how to trace the wires behind the fuse box.. do i need to remove the entire fusebox to find the wires and trace them?

 

i would say that there is just a wire that is lose behing your tach or hvac system. if thats the case it is grounding out and blowing your fuse.

its probably a wire that doesnt have much around and thats why it was lasting before. you hit a bigger bump and bam. now its just touching.

have you taken anything apart lately that might have caused this to happen?

 

i had a new audio system installed in my car a while back.. but i cant remember if this was doing that before the install or not..

i guess its possible the fudged something up install my headunit ??

 

i would definetly check

 

do i need to take out the fuse box to expose the wires that i need to trace. or is there an easier way?

 

i wouldnt take out the fuse box at all... you are asking for problems you dont need.