Want this question answered?
The fusible links on my '89 Z24 are located at the starter solenoid where the end of the positive battery cable attaches to the large terminal. There may be a fusible link near the positive battery cable in the 10 gauge wire (not the heavy gauge one). Good luck.
I believe it's #16.
There are four fusible links connected to a single source wire... It is located right in front of the driver on top of the inner fender liner. A heavy gauge wire runs from the battery terminal, then fans out into four fusible links that in turn connect to 14 gauge or so wires. Just look for four real skinny wires, about four inches long. they are within a foot of the left hand hood hinge.
About the only thing they have in common is the headlight switch. Have it checked out.
A 10 Gage wire will carry 30 amps. But if you are talking 10 Gage fusible link wire then that's different, a fusible link wire is a delayed fuse & will melt if over loaded. The general rule of thumb in the automotive trade is use a fusible link wire 2 Gage smaller then the load wire. If you are using a 10 Gage wire then you should protect the circuit with 14 Gage fusible link. I hope this helps!
Cut out the damaged fusible link and take it to your local auto parts store. They have all the sizes in stock on a roll. They can match your size and length, simply splice it back in. Be sure to repair the problem the fuse blew in the first place.
For dimming your gauge lighting ? In your dash , just to the right of your headlight switch
I had that same issue with my 85 fifth ave. Just fix your electrical problem. If the car is a 1982-89 it's easy. It's a blown fusible link right near the positive battery terminal. (This most likely applies to the 90s models, but I'm not as familiar with those.)There are three leeds at the positive terminal; one to the starter, one to the headlights/interior lights (85s have a white connector on it), and the last one powers everything else (85s have a black connector followed by a single fusible link then a fusible link bunch). When the first fusible link on that last leed goes bad you will still have interior lights, the door chime, and all front running lights and headlights, but nothing else. Disconnect both terminals on the battery, negative first. Cut out the fusible link, about two inchs after the black connector and one inch after the inline connector. (Note that the black connector separates, but the inline connector is solid. These inline connectors follow all fusible links.) Replace that gap with fusible link wire in the same gauge as the fusible link (the color of the wire tells you the gauge, orange=20ga. on the 85). Soder the connections if you can, then cover them with electrical tape. Once the fuse is replaced, the ignition system will be functional again. For a chart of fusible link color codes it is best to refer to a manual such as Haynes.
you either have a diying battery or a ground short
It is in the headlight switch. If you take out your gauge bezel it's right there on top of switch..
Because it follows the french gauge system.
A fuseable link is a piece of wire that is a lighter gauge then the wire around it. Generally the link is going to be inside the wiring harness.