by "Nick /////" <nicknewsX@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Dec 4, 2006 at 08:09 PM
<laughinrob@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> any mechanics out there could help me with this problem?
>
> fiat panda 1000 CL 1989 car. when cornering, with indicator on,foot
> brake depressed and a lower gear is selected, the fuse controlling the
> indicator blows. this is followed by the engine cutting out and unable
> to restart unttil the fuse is replaced. I have checked the indicators
> for physical damage and have clened and greased the earth contacts, but
> the probelm persists.
>
> anybody any ideas what might be the problem?
>
> thanks in advance
>
> rob
>
I think you are back to basics with this one. Just too many "situations"
going on at the same time. The only common connection (excuse the pun) is
the earth return AND two electrical circuits (indicator & brake) operating
at once. These are normally powered from a separate circuit to side
lights
etc. Another light that is independent of the sidelights is the reversing
light. Even so the brake, indicator and reversing lamps all on together
should not blow the fuse. Does the reversing lamp work? Does selecting
reverse blow the fuse?
More troubling is the effect on the engine. I don't have Panda circuit
diagrams so can see/check for commonality of circuits.
Nick /////
