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1991 Nissan Hardbody Repair Question


Topics covered: Fusible link, Headlights, Battery.
Mileage: 246,000 miles.

Asked on November 18, 2012

Nissan Hardbody Fusible link Problem

I was driving when a hiccup of sorts shut everything down for a split second. The truck kept running and headlights were still on when I noticed no tail, stop, or turn. also no gauges, dash lights, horn, a/c, stereo nothing. Truck still starts and runs and headlights and wipers are the only things that work.
Avatar Asked by tufflilhrdbdy

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Replied on November 18, 2012

Check the fusible links and check for loose wire connectors.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on November 19, 2012

Are the fusible links the 3 small pink wires on + side battery cable. Where can I find a pic of these?

Tiny Response from tufflilhrdbdy
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Replied on November 19, 2012

Yes they are. Sorry I don't have any pictures for you. You would need a test light or DVOM to perform tests.

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Replied on November 20, 2012

Fusible links have continuity, measured with a volt meter. Someone said headlight switch? I could see that for the lighting probs, but what about the other things?

Tiny Response from tufflilhrdbdy
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Replied on November 20, 2012

Are you getting voltage to them? Are the voltage getting to the headlight and ignition switches?

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Replied on November 28, 2012

Found where the next problem. The second fusible link. The main power ( fat white wire) going to inside fuse box has dead short. Now I need to figure out where or what else this feeds. The second smaller white w/red stripe feeds ignition power and that seems to work fine.

Tiny Response from tufflilhrdbdy
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Replied on November 28, 2012

The color don't seem to match what I have here.

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