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sam c. · 04-11-2013, 06:27 PM

I'd like to thank Spencer for being right on the money...

This little fuse here:

ended up having some corrosion on it. The spades on the fuse looked pretty decent but the connections inside that the fuse pushes into had some corrosion. Not much but a very little bit of discoloration. I got them all cleaned out, cleaned the fuse, and voila - suddenly the whole system works again.

Stupid car.

What's funny is the old 77 scout's fuse box looks like it suffered a mild fire that was put out with salt water and has never had so much as a hiccup. Ridiculous.

I'm now absolutely certain that Mild Overhaul #2 scheduled for next winter will include removing the central locking system and the immobilizer along with a good old fashioned ECU reflash to free up some horsepower.

Meanwhile, all the connections were lubed up good and deep y'all (read that in a southern accent) in dielectric grease. I'll seal the living shift outta the box with Vaseline or something tomorrow before tossing the seat back in.

04-11-2013, 06:27 PM	#39
sam c. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: idaho falls Posts: 257	I'd like to thank Spencer for being right on the money... This little fuse here: ended up having some corrosion on it. The spades on the fuse looked pretty decent but the connections inside that the fuse pushes into had some corrosion. Not much but a very little bit of discoloration. I got them all cleaned out, cleaned the fuse, and voila - suddenly the whole system works again. Stupid car. What's funny is the old 77 scout's fuse box looks like it suffered a mild fire that was put out with salt water and has never had so much as a hiccup. Ridiculous. I'm now absolutely certain that Mild Overhaul #2 scheduled for next winter will include removing the central locking system and the immobilizer along with a good old fashioned ECU reflash to free up some horsepower. Meanwhile, all the connections were lubed up good and deep y'all (read that in a southern accent) in dielectric grease. I'll seal the living shift outta the box with Vaseline or something tomorrow before tossing the seat back in.