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Hot wires under the 308 dashboard

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by fastaone, May 2, 2004.

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  1. fastaone

    fastaone Karting

    Jan 9, 2004
    192
    Long Island
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    Peter F
    Hi all,
    Here is my question , Is there any reason that the wires by the fuse box,under the dashboard on the passenger side get really HOT? I smelled something so I investigate and the wires where Hot to the touch, Did anyone experienced this?

    Peter
     
  2. henryk

    henryk Formula Junior

    Dec 9, 2003
    479
    Door County, WI
    I would find out where these wires are going.......and fast!!!!!!! They are hot because something is drawing a LOT of amps.
     
  3. speedball

    speedball Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2004
    268
    Pasadena Area
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    Scot Anderson
    Something is wrong ... could be at the fusebox connections or somewhere down the line there's poor or corroded contacts ..... this could cause added heat .... the only other thing would be an electrical device that's drawing excess current .... better find the problem quickly ...... or make sure your fire insurance is in force. Could remove fuses one at a time to see which circuit(s) casuing the problem .....

    Good luck with your search......
     
  4. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    May 4, 2001
    36,585
    Birmingham, AL
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    Tommy
    Your car is about to start running funny too. I bet it's the fuel pump. They all do it at some point. Check the archives. This was discussed at length a couple of years ago. It's a really easy fix so don't worry about that part of it.
     
  5. gerritv

    gerritv Formula 3

    Jun 18, 2001
    1,400
    St Catharines
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    Gerrit
    I would check the fuse holders on the LH end of the left fuse block. Fuel pump and coils come from there. This will leave you stranded, ask me how I know :)
     
  6. Gianluca

    Gianluca Formula Junior

    May 6, 2003
    349
    Centreville, Virgini
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    Gianluca Chegai
    Also check the white "junction" box under the relays. On mine the contacts where corroded and the box has cooked because of the high resistance. This box uses large spade connectors and all the juice drawn must go trough it.
     

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