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carlos · Joined: 25 Nov 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Oregon USA

My son and I have purchased a 1977 924 that needs a lot of work. One of the major problems we are faced with is that we have no electrical power to the instrument panel as well as headlights, wipers, tail-lights, etc.

Can anyone steer us in the right direction on the best way to approach this problem. Incidentally, I did note someone who spoke of a ground problem behind the fuse block which may be a starting point?
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Paul · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:45 pm Post subject:

I'd start at the source, the battery and trace the wiring to the fuse box.

You should have a couple smaller red wires attached to the positive battery clamp, make sure they are making a clean connection since they provide the power to the fuse box.
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D Hook · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3158 Location: Omaha, NE

I've got a Haynes manual, if you need it. Used but in good shape. PM me if interested.
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