Short circuit/blown fuse

[richard guthart]

My coach just developed a short that blows the 20-amp fuse labled "Back-up
lights / Cruise Control". It happened right as I shifted into reverse, backed up
10' then shifted into forward. I had not been using the cruise control. This has
me wondering if there could be a problem with the Neutral Start Switch. Does
anyone know if these have been known to fail?

Sure would appreciate the collective wisdom of the List on this one.

Thanks,

Richard

 

[bdub]

Sounds to me like you got your reverse light wire chafed and laying against
a grounded frame member or the transmission. You might try
pulling/wiggling the harness to try to reposition the bare spot. This
would only prove that this was the problem. You'll still have to either
run a new wire or find the spot and insulate it. It could be a bugger to find.

Good luck

>My coach just developed a short that blows the 20-amp fuse labled "Back-up
>lights / Cruise Control". It happened right as I shifted into reverse,
>backed up
>10' then shifted into forward. I had not been using the cruise control. This
>has
>me wondering if there could be a problem with the Neutral Start Switch. Does
>anyone know if these have been known to fail?
>
>Sure would appreciate the collective wisdom of the List on this one.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Richard
>
>

bdub
'76 Palm Beach
In The Heart o Texas
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icq # 202333

 

[richard guthart]

> Sounds to me like you got your reverse light wire chafed and laying against
> a grounded frame member or the transmission........It could be a bugger to
find.

Oh, great. I better put on my detective cap.

Richard