StevenN 0 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Hi all My Surf has been stood for a few years. Ran it a few times just to make sure it started but must admit it’s been about a year since I last tried. Anyway I had to move her so I fitted a new Battery as the old one didn’t have enough umph But when I have fitted the new Battery the Pink 30amp fuse keeps blowing. I have tried disconnecting the big lead from the starter motor but still no joy Any ideas of what the fault could be or what to try next? Any answers appreciated Cheers Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TP49 85 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Just a thought have you checked all the wiring in case squirrels have been chewing and nesting in there somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StevenN 0 Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 HI TP49 The car was stored in a garage No signs of any rodent infestation I have a window open just in case I couldn’t unlock it Everything was fine when I was trying to jump start. The fuse popping only started once I had connected the new battery However I will have a check for anything out of place or chewed Cheers Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
+robster+ 39 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 alternator alloy corroding from inside out causing short across its body or its diodes? is it the charge fuse? try disconnecting alt wires anyway to rule it out. if not check the scuttle panel for build up of leaves etc and filling up with water Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StevenN 0 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Hi Robster I will have to give it a try The alternator was fairly new but that’s not to say corrosion hasn’t taken place Another snag is that the replacement fuses I had ordered are stuck at work I May have to try to get another batch delivered cheers Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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