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Late 93 No Start - Burnt Fuse Problem 200 1993

Hello All, and especially owners of late 94 240's,

Just like to give you a heads up on a problem I discovered as a result of an intermittent no start (no crank) condition on Red Wagon.

Sonny boy in NJ was complaining of the intermittent no start and I in NY tried diagnosing over the phone. After checking the neutral safety switch and battery connections, all clues pointed to a bad starter as after a few deft blows with a broom stick handle, she fired up.

So sonny boy had the starter replaced by Uncle Steve except a week later the same symptoms reared its ugly head. Turned out to be the 60A ignition fuse in the late model 93 fuse box, shown in the pictures, had charred beyond recognition. The picture that's shown is actually from Red sedan where I've made the repair.

In the warm, humid, and salty air of New Jersey and New York there's no doubt that the corrosion that occurred on these Pacific fuses are something to be dealt with. I've cleaned up all the fuses and spades and applied dieletric grease to ensure corrosion will no longer be a problem.

I bring this up because this is another reason for a no-start, no-crank condition on late model 93's.

Marty Wolfson

BTW, my daughter from California helped me post the pictures.

93 Fuse Box showing Charring

93 Fuse Box - Opened

Burnt Fuse









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    Late 93 No Start - Burnt Fuse Problem 200 1993

    Hi Marty,

    I just solved this exact issue with my late prod. 240.

    Thanks to your excellent write up I am back on the road!

    Question:

    I see this post is a few years old now, do you still have the 240? Have you had any further trouble with this 60A fuse? I'm debating on whether to replace the whole housing with something marine grade.








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      Late 93 No Start - Burnt Fuse Problem 200 1993

      Hi Mr. Deadalus,

      Nice to know some 8 years later someone has found a use for one of my posts and that i am still around to enjoy your accolades.

      Anyway, at one time I owned four late 93 240's all of which had that battery mounted fuse setup. Afaik after cleaning and applying some grease to the fuses and holder I never encountered that problem again.

      I am pleased to add that the BB has immeasureably contributed to my knowledge of Swedish Iron.

      Marty








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    Late 93 No Start - Burnt Fuse Problem 200 1993

    Very nice write-up! So far, I think you are still the only BB'er to show the rest of us what these late production 93's look like.
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    Art Benstein near Baltimore

    The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.







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