Re: TrevorK's 1955 Packard Patrician

Posted by Trevor On 2017/9/30 6:33:44

So I'm almost confident that it has to be the fuse off the starter motor and that it's not blown but oxidized...but not 100% confident. Recently had a similar "works randomly" problem with an oxidized fuse on my W124.

I've driven the car a few times, for quick trips around town. Still kept its backside up in the air...then this morning I decide I'll take him out for an early drive because the weather is great. The drive was about an hour long and at some point the compensator must have kicked in and leveled the car because by the time I got home he was level. At some point in my trip I thought the car was riding level, but chalked it up to just adjusting to it being off kilter.

I didn't hear the compensator kick in, but when I'm at speed or have the heat on I usually can't hear it.

However, I'm not 100% confident it is the fuse because while I normally turn off the leveling system when I park it I did leave it in the on position overnight once and still nothing. Maybe a loose connection somewhere?

I'm definitely going to follow Howard's suggestions for trouble shooting, it's just taking me longer since right now I'm not physically able to bend over the side of the car. But until I can it's gonna be left alone while other more serious work is taken care of.