shane42 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I shorted out the battery and now my speedometer is not working, anyone know if it is on a fuse? Not sure what else it could be. I know the 2000-2005 ford f250 had a fuse that if it was to blow the speedometer would not work. Need some help, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 You probably let the magic smoke out. Happens a lot with automobile circuitry. Once the magic smoke escapes, there's few alternatives to getting it back in so the device/circuit/whatever will function again. I once saw a guy let all the magic smoke out of his motor home and he was months getting it all back in. Having experienced this myself with little furrin cars, I know how frustrating this can be. I've owned several MG's and currently have a Jensen Healey and a Fiat Spider and every one of them, at one time or another, has had the magic smoke escape from it. Both the JH and the Fiat, right now have circuits in which the smoke has escaped. Sometimes you can see it, like when a hot wire grounds out agains the steel steering column, and it's quite exciting. Other times, it's a slow or hidden escape and you only see (or don't see--as in headlights go dark) the results........ Here's my recommendation: http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm This product is specific to British cars, but believe me it works on all makes and models! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glroy Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 You probably let the magic smoke out. Happens a lot with automobile circuitry. Once the magic smoke escapes, there's few alternatives to getting it back in so the device/circuit/whatever will function again. I once saw a guy let all the magic smoke out of his motor home and he was months getting it all back in. Having experienced this myself with little furrin cars, I know how frustrating this can be. I've owned several MG's and currently have a Jensen Healey and a Fiat Spider and every one of them, at one time or another, has had the magic smoke escape from it. Both the JH and the Fiat, right now have circuits in which the smoke has escaped. Sometimes you can see it, like when a hot wire grounds out agains the steel steering column, and it's quite exciting. Other times, it's a slow or hidden escape and you only see (or don't see--as in headlights go dark) the results........ Here's my recommendation: http://www3.telus.ne...istry/smoke.htm This product is specific to British cars, but believe me it works on all makes and models! Good luck! Had a 59 Vauxhall that Jurcas Lucas did the wiring and Lockheed did the castings The intravenous smoke would have been invaluable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcoll Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Lucas....The Prince of Darkness..... yep, I've had a Jensen-Healey, couple Triumphs and a couple Jaguars....all had electrical gremlins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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