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    Offline widing'cuda

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    Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « on: September 15, 2007 - 05:43:53 PM »
    I have lost all electric power in the 'cuda. I have checked the fusible link that's on the starter relay. And it's good. And I can't seen any fuses broken in the fuse box. Where do I check next?
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    Re: Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « Reply #1 on: September 15, 2007 - 05:46:31 PM »
    fusible link at the starter relay
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    Re: Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « Reply #2 on: September 15, 2007 - 05:52:40 PM »
    Quote from: widing'cuda on September 15, 2007 - 05:43:53 PM
    I have checked the fusible link that's on the starter relay. And it's good.

    When my fusible link finally went south it looked good and had continuity, but after checking everything else I replaced it anyway.  All problems disappeared at that point.  Well, OK, all electrical problems  :)
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    Re: Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « Reply #3 on: September 15, 2007 - 05:58:30 PM »
    If it's not the link it could be  to be at the bulkhead connector
    « Last Edit: September 15, 2007 - 06:01:58 PM by bullitt99 »
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    Re: Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « Reply #4 on: September 15, 2007 - 06:13:22 PM »
    Ok, I'll try and replace the fusible link. I have just replaced the starter to High Torque mini starter (Powermaster Mastertorque 9613). Will the fusible link hold up to 50amp?
    « Last Edit: September 15, 2007 - 06:27:46 PM by widing'cuda »
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    Re: Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « Reply #5 on: September 15, 2007 - 06:55:53 PM »
    Quote from: ChallengerHK on September 15, 2007 - 05:52:40 PM
    When my fusible link finally went south it looked good and had continuity, but after checking everything else I replaced it anyway.  All problems disappeared at that point.  Well, OK, all electrical problems  :)


    It only takes one strand left in that fusible link making contact to have 'continuity' or voltage on the other side. Its ability to power up something/let current run through it goes away however.
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    Re: Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « Reply #6 on: September 15, 2007 - 07:47:46 PM »
    Quote from: widing'cuda on September 15, 2007 - 06:13:22 PM
    Ok, I'll try and replace the fusible link. I have just replaced the starter to High Torque mini starter (Powermaster Mastertorque 9613). Will the fusible link hold up to 50amp?

    The power for the starter doesnt go thru the fusable link.
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    Re: Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « Reply #7 on: September 15, 2007 - 08:10:22 PM »
    Did anything change between the times when you did and didn't have power? Did you replace anything, do anything?
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    Re: Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « Reply #8 on: September 15, 2007 - 08:13:00 PM »
    Check your connections at the ammeter.

    Do it with the battery disconnected, so you don't short out up in there with a wrench.

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    Re: Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « Reply #9 on: September 15, 2007 - 08:25:46 PM »
    Quote from: bullitt99 on September 15, 2007 - 05:58:30 PM
    If it's not the link it could be  to be at the bulkhead connector
    I'd be suspicious of the bulkhead connection too.  They are really marginal for the amp load.
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    Re: Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « Reply #10 on: September 16, 2007 - 04:48:04 AM »
    Quote from: jeryst on September 15, 2007 - 08:10:22 PM
    Did anything change between the times when you did and didn't have power? Did you replace anything, do anything?


    Yes I replaced the starter. When I turned the key to crank the engine I lost all power.
    (Powermaster Mastertorque 9613)
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    Re: Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « Reply #11 on: September 16, 2007 - 05:07:58 AM »
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    Re: Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « Reply #12 on: September 16, 2007 - 06:37:08 AM »
    Found the problem. The cable from the battery to the starter had burned off. it was to thin (not the stock one that was there). So I added a larger cable and everything now works. Thanks for the tips guys!
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    Re: Lost all electric power in the 'cuda
    « Reply #13 on: September 16, 2007 - 10:04:36 PM »
    Quote from: widing'cuda on September 16, 2007 - 06:37:08 AM
    Found the problem. The cable from the battery to the starter had burned off. it was to thin (not the stock one that was there). So I added a larger cable and everything now works. Thanks for the tips guys!

    Its always good to solve the problem.  Good to hear.   :2thumbs:
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