It's the little things really plus led interior lights?

[ajchetcuti]

I can’t remember but pretty sure it clips on, if I get time I will try and find my spare unit and take a look....told you it was a right PITA to get to and remove!

Thanks Steve! Last thing I want to do is break it.

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[ajchetcuti]

I can’t remember but pretty sure it clips on, if I get time I will try and find my spare unit and take a look....told you it was a right PITA to get to and remove!

Managed! The blue front resistor which is discoloured by any chance? Thanks!

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[steve2006]

10 minutes ago, ajchetcuti said:

Managed! The blue front resistor which is discoloured by any chance? Thanks!

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Yep, that’s the one, it’s called a fusible resistor so basically if there is an overload of current (like a duff LED bulb) it will blow like a fuse  and cut off the power which it has done.

I cannot remember the exact value but believe it is around 0.56 Ohms and rated at 1 Watt, I should have some knocking around if you are happy  to fit a replacement or post the unit to me.

 

[ajchetcuti]

Yep, that’s the one, it’s called a fusible resistor so basically if there is an overload of current (like a duff LED bulb) it will blow like a fuse  and cut off the power which it has done.
I cannot remember the exact value but believe it is around 0.56 Ohms and rated at 1 Watt, I should have some knocking around if you are happy  to fit a replacement or post the unit to me.
 

Thanks so much Steve! I'll get it packed and sent as I'm worried I'll get the wrong resistor and haven't got a soldering iron!

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[runsgrateasanut]

Interesting - and those Capacitors are they likely to also cause a problem or not been known to, even after 25 years?

 

Is it possible to buy a fusible link for the Cigar/ette lighter as I'd prefer that to blow than the part you've identified.

[steve2006]

3 hours ago, runsgrateasanut said:

Interesting - and those Capacitors are they likely to also cause a problem or not been known to, even after 25 years?

 

Is it possible to buy a fusible link for the Cigar/ette lighter as I'd prefer that to blow than the part you've identified.

No Stuart, there are only 2 electrolytic capacitors on the board both of which are the low ESR Japanese quality ones unlike the brown ones in the engine ECU which as we know do cause problems, plus there is little or no heat within this unit which adds to the demise of the capacitors in the engine ECU.

Regarding the cig lighter fusible I may have some, leave it with me.