Blown electrics

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saillikeawinner
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Blown electrics

Post by saillikeawinner »

Hey. I plugged a searchlight into my cigarette lighter and all the electrics have gone. Fuses seem intact🤔. Any ideas anyone? Thanks.
Christian
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Connections

Post by Christian »

a) Check all connections, one may look ok from outside but does not connect
b) Take a regular Volt meter and check from battery and outwards
saillikeawinner
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Post by saillikeawinner »

Thanks Christian - it was indeed a poor connection which must have meant inadequate current despite some charge in the battery.

Cheers,
Jim
Christian
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Seen it before

Post by Christian »

Had a bad connection for my VHF, it was possible to listen but not to send. Those errors can be hard to find.
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