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General Category => General American Skier Discussions => Topic started by: tla86 on March 19, 2013, 05:15:35 PM

Title: Question
Post by: tla86 on March 19, 2013, 05:15:35 PM
I just bought an 84 American skier and I have been doing some work on it and trying to figure some things out. What is the black knob with the fuse behind it that is just to the left of the horn button on the dash. What is that fuse for and where can I get another one?
Title: Re: Question
Post by: RonT on March 20, 2013, 07:05:50 AM
Most of your switches are actually breaker/switches, push-button switches that are push for on, push again for off & if overloaded it will pop out even further. These are not available in momentary switches like a horn button or ignition switches with multiple positions. So where a breaker/switch is not available we used a panel mount fuse to supply the power to the switch. You are referring to the fuse for the horn switch circuit. I am stocking the breaker/switches & have some stand alone fuse holders.  Is your fuse holder corroded or do you just need a replacement fuse??
Title: Re: Question
Post by: tla86 on March 20, 2013, 09:13:49 AM
I replaced the fuse last night, but the horn still doesn't work. all of the other buttons work (nav lights, pump, ext.).
Title: Re: Question
Post by: Midskier on March 20, 2013, 12:53:39 PM
you'll need a test light or meter and follow the wiring could very well just be dirty fuse holder ends , bad switch, or bad connection - it may seem like a bitch but you can slide in under the dash with a meter or test light and a flashlight - it may take a helper to get you out but it can be done:)

Dan T
Title: Re: Question
Post by: RonT on March 21, 2013, 07:39:08 AM
Or it may be the horn itself, these are notorious for going out, as for squeezing in there I find it easier to remove the deck.
Title: Re: Question
Post by: Midskier on March 21, 2013, 10:53:24 AM
lol - I've had to pull Ron out b4  :o
then he resorted to removing the drivers seat and base
now he removes the deck
I can still fit and get out on my own  :D
Title: Re: Question
Post by: Joel on March 22, 2013, 07:10:39 PM
Barely...    :o
Title: Re: Question
Post by: tla86 on March 24, 2013, 09:11:20 AM
Another quick question... Is it possible to get a new foil capacity sticker for my 84 am skier? Thanks for all the help by the way. I was wedged under the dash for about 15 minutes testing switches! Thank goodness I am still young and flexible.
Title: Re: Question
Post by: Mike Harry on March 25, 2013, 02:46:48 AM
Another quick question... Is it possible to get a new foil capacity sticker for my 84 am skier? Thanks for all the help by the way. I was wedged under the dash for about 15 minutes testing switches! Thank goodness I am still young and flexible.

Ron had a stash of these that he was selling. Not sure if he has any left or not but I bet he does. If he doesnt see this you should call him at the shop, Im sure he will hook you right up.