1965 Lancia Fulvia Electrical “Gremlins”
Posted: 13 Apr 2021, 15:35
1965 Lancia Fulvia Electrical “Gremlins”
The following are not working on my Fulvia:
1) Horn
2) Center Steering Wheel High Beam Flasher Button
3) High Beam Switch on Turn Signal Stalk
4) Interior Light
5) Under-Hood Light
6) Cigar Lighter
7) Clock
I’m most concerned about the horn not working.
I’ve done the following so far:
1) Checked all fuses – all are good.
2) Cleaned all fuse holders – all clean.
3) Ran a jumper wire to the horns to see if they work – they do work.
4) Found a broken wire coming down the steering column and reattached it to the Bakelite Ring with the Copper Ring at the steering box – fixed.
5) Checked the Copper “feeler” that rides on the Copper Ring in #4 (above) – It’s touching.
6) Checked both buttons on the steering wheel center – both appear to be good.
7) Checked for power at base of steering column on the Bakelite/Copper Ring and the “Feeler” (both key on & off) – nothing.
8) Checked for power at fuse #7 (both key on & off) – nothing on either side of the fuse.
I have a chart that states the following about the #7 fuse (but it’s from a Series 2):
“Fuse 7: Horn, Fog Lights (inner headlights), Radio, Interior Courtesy Light, Door Edge Courtesy Lights, High Beam Headlight Flasher, Clock (absent on 1600HF)”
With the exception of the cigar lighter and under-hood light that’s everything that’s not working on my car.
It appears that the 3 pin relay on the right top side of the fuse box feeds the #7 fuse, but I’m not 100% sure.
Can anyone verify this?
I’d appreciate any thoughts on next steps to fix this issue.
I’m not the best troubleshooter but I try, so take it easy on me! LOL
Thanks in advance!
Tony
The following are not working on my Fulvia:
1) Horn
2) Center Steering Wheel High Beam Flasher Button
3) High Beam Switch on Turn Signal Stalk
4) Interior Light
5) Under-Hood Light
6) Cigar Lighter
7) Clock
I’m most concerned about the horn not working.
I’ve done the following so far:
1) Checked all fuses – all are good.
2) Cleaned all fuse holders – all clean.
3) Ran a jumper wire to the horns to see if they work – they do work.
4) Found a broken wire coming down the steering column and reattached it to the Bakelite Ring with the Copper Ring at the steering box – fixed.
5) Checked the Copper “feeler” that rides on the Copper Ring in #4 (above) – It’s touching.
6) Checked both buttons on the steering wheel center – both appear to be good.
7) Checked for power at base of steering column on the Bakelite/Copper Ring and the “Feeler” (both key on & off) – nothing.
8) Checked for power at fuse #7 (both key on & off) – nothing on either side of the fuse.
I have a chart that states the following about the #7 fuse (but it’s from a Series 2):
“Fuse 7: Horn, Fog Lights (inner headlights), Radio, Interior Courtesy Light, Door Edge Courtesy Lights, High Beam Headlight Flasher, Clock (absent on 1600HF)”
With the exception of the cigar lighter and under-hood light that’s everything that’s not working on my car.
It appears that the 3 pin relay on the right top side of the fuse box feeds the #7 fuse, but I’m not 100% sure.
Can anyone verify this?
I’d appreciate any thoughts on next steps to fix this issue.
I’m not the best troubleshooter but I try, so take it easy on me! LOL
Thanks in advance!
Tony