power window relay/fuse 85 xj6 help
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Chaffed wire.
I talking about a wire carrying "+" voltage that is shorting out. Could be anywhere along the line between the breakers and the motors.
But before you go on a wild goose chase let's clarify a few things and perhaps narrow it down
Which side isn't working?
If you use a fuse instead of a breaker will it blow instantly as soon as the key is turned on? Or only if you operate the switches?
Cheers
DD
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Passengers' side (US auto); uses the flat relays. I have tested the motors - they work; windows currently up. I have tested the switches - exchanging them with the driver's side - they work. I have replaced the circuit breaker (round thing) with a brand new one.
As I have owned this XJ6 for 24 years and an 86 XJ6 for 15 years and about 20 XK-Es over time - I am acquainted with Lucas' wiring and the peccadilloes of them.
Now..... when I put the relay back in, all it does is click. Have wanted to put the driver's side in but fear it may blow and then..... I did go out and purchase a 30 amp Corvette relay - upon installing and turning the key - smoke in the cockpit - coming from the switches....
So........ Many thanks Chuck
Passengers' side (US auto); uses the flat relays. I have tested the motors - they work; windows currently up. I have tested the switches - exchanging them with the driver's side - they work. I have replaced the circuit breaker (round thing) with a brand new one.
As I have owned this XJ6 for 24 years and an 86 XJ6 for 15 years and about 20 XK-Es over time - I am acquainted with Lucas' wiring and the peccadilloes of them.
Now..... when I put the relay back in, all it does is click. Have wanted to put the driver's side in but fear it may blow and then..... I did go out and purchase a 30 amp Corvette relay - upon installing and turning the key - smoke in the cockpit - coming from the switches....
So........ Many thanks Chuck
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Passengers' side (US auto); uses the flat relays. I have tested the motors - they work; windows currently up. I have tested the switches - exchanging them with the driver's side - they work. I have replaced the circuit breaker (round thing) with a brand new one.
As I have owned this XJ6 for 24 years and an 86 XJ6 for 15 years and about 20 XK-Es over time - I am acquainted with Lucas' wiring and the peccadilloes of them.
Now..... when I put the relay back in, all it does is click. Have wanted to put the driver's side in but fear it may blow and then..... I did go out and purchase a 30 amp Corvette relay - upon installing and turning the key - smoke in the cockpit - coming from the switches....
So........ Many thanks Chuck
Passengers' side (US auto); uses the flat relays. I have tested the motors - they work; windows currently up. I have tested the switches - exchanging them with the driver's side - they work. I have replaced the circuit breaker (round thing) with a brand new one.
As I have owned this XJ6 for 24 years and an 86 XJ6 for 15 years and about 20 XK-Es over time - I am acquainted with Lucas' wiring and the peccadilloes of them.
Now..... when I put the relay back in, all it does is click. Have wanted to put the driver's side in but fear it may blow and then..... I did go out and purchase a 30 amp Corvette relay - upon installing and turning the key - smoke in the cockpit - coming from the switches....
So........ Many thanks Chuck
The window relay (singular) is round
The circuit breakers (two) are flat:
If clicking and smoke occur when you plug-in a circuit breaker...but without operating the window motors.... then you have a short circuit.
On the basis of "ya gotta start somewhere" I'd unplug all the switches and see if the clicking goes away. If it doesn't, then you have a problem upstream of the switches.
More later. I'm on my first cuppa coffee
Cheers
DD
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