DC_ Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hello again to you all. It seemed for a while everthing was good with the RRC. After completing the MAC 4x4 Challenge in March, and a new altenator being fitted by those nice men in yellow all seemed well. Went a trip last weekend and a couple of times the battery light came on but then went off again within a few mins. So i was planning on cleaning all the solenoid connections today for my forest run that's on tomorrow. Started the job yesterday evening by losening off the connections on the solenoid but decided today to go get fuel first before doing the job on it. So, i tightened up the connections again and went to start her up. Ignition lights came on ok as usual, then when i turned it over, the starter cranked over but there was a crackling noise and when i looked, there was smoke coming from the solenoid and the coil. The negitive battery lead was also very warm. I only cranked it for a very very short time and now there is nothing. No lights on ignition nothing. I inspected the wires and checked all the fuses i could find. The live wire on the solenoid was toast!! So having tried to nip the scorched end off and reconnect. There is still no power at all getting through. I know i will need a new live wire but i need help on the main problem. Some-one mentioned there may be a fuseable link somewhere but i'm unable to find it. Is there any other fuses anywhere that could be blown? Very depressed DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 OK, after doing a bit of reading, research and bugging folks. I'm now gona check earth connections from starter motor. Can anyone confirm if my Truck would have a fuseable link in the wiring loom? It's been suggested that this may have either, corroded, or melted. So at least i have a few leads.................................god dam, sound like the CID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 You don't say what year but I have been right through the wiring of an 87 RRC and there is no fusible link. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Steve details of car are on my sig matey She's a 92 K plate. It was mentioned that they were also unsure if there is a fuseable link on the RR, as it was a disco 1 they had. So still unsure why the power has totally gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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