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Old 03-09-2022, 12:05 AM
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Quote "Good for you, I just got in a copy of the 1991 factory service manual.

ALL of your affected circuits are fed by fuse G in the PDC under the hood.

So - step 0. Check ALL of your fuses.

Step 1 - Follow the 12ga red wires from the PDC - one goes to the ignition switch, the OTHER one is the one you want.

Checking the bulkhead fitting for corrosion is also a good thing to do.

DO remember, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery BEFORE checking anything. And reconnect before trying to drive it.

RwP"
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My questions -
First, checking the bulkhead fitting for corrosion, I checked the bulkhead fitting on the passenger side and it does have some corrosion, Is this fitting for the fan?
Second, on the inner fender there is a something that looks like a fused link but actually has a contact point which I assume opens at some time. The actual part was out of its container and the wire folded and hanging. Why would anyone do this?
 
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Old 03-12-2022, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Villen
Quote "Good for you, I just got in a copy of the 1991 factory service manual.

ALL of your affected circuits are fed by fuse G in the PDC under the hood.

So - step 0. Check ALL of your fuses.

Step 1 - Follow the 12ga red wires from the PDC - one goes to the ignition switch, the OTHER one is the one you want.

Checking the bulkhead fitting for corrosion is also a good thing to do.

DO remember, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery BEFORE checking anything. And reconnect before trying to drive it.

RwP"
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My questions -
First, checking the bulkhead fitting for corrosion, I checked the bulkhead fitting on the passenger side and it does have some corrosion, Is this fitting for the fan?
Second, on the inner fender there is a something that looks like a fused link but actually has a contact point which I assume opens at some time. The actual part was out of its container and the wire folded and hanging. Why would anyone do this?
In case you are waiting for Ralph to reply I'm sorry to tell you he passed away just after Christmas.
 
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Old 03-13-2022, 10:20 AM
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I’m so sorry to hear about Ralph. He helped a lot of people here I bet.
 
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Old 03-13-2022, 10:47 AM
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You better believe it!
 
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