[T2] battery light on, no turn signals

[c.dreike]

Either the fuse was saving you from certain fire, or it just got old and 
tired.

Chris

On 7/2/2014 8:51 PM, Scott Busby wrote:
> Studied the 74 bus wiring schematic and concluded that the S11 Fuse must be
> blown. Since this fuse provides 12v to the turn-signals and the hazard
> flasher, it explains why those weren't working.
> The interesting part is why the battery/alt warning light was lit. It turns
> out that this light has battery power on one side, and alternator power on
> the other side. If either has less voltage, the difference will be seen
> across the light, and it will glow. Well, the battery side to the warning
> light must first go through the S11 fuse!
> Normally, the battery side and the alternator side will have equal voltage,
> so the light will not glow. But since my S11 fuse was blown (open), then
> current was coming from the alternator, across the warning light, and on to
> ground.
> ​I replaced the S11 fuse, and I am back on the road and happy! (hmm, why
> did that fuse blow....)
>
> Scott B
> 74 bus
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