In what order should I approach electrical issues

[Tink]

I am determined to put my 70 Imp on the road. Power windows, power seats, wipers etc do not work. Would the first place to look be the bulk head?

 

[Big_John]

Fuses first.

 

[C Body Bob]

Check & clean all grounds next. ALL GROUNDS. ALL GROUNDS. Yes those too

 

[commando1]

Fuses first.

He's right. But BJ also means testing leads going in and out for continuity also.

 

[bluefury361]

Always start at the source ....... !!!!!!

 

[live4theking]

Cleaning all of the grounds is a very good place to start. Once you're sure your grounds are good move on to looking for power. In the AF we used what they called the "halving" method. Start in between your power source and your system, roughly halfway; if you don't have power keep working toward the source; if you do have power work toward the system. Be very systematic in your approach, don't jump around and only change one thing at a time. If you change too many things at once you won't know what fixed it once you do fix the problem.

Electric is like water, it takes the easiest path. If you see an corrosion clean it. Ohming wires can help you find out if the is corrosion or a break in some hard to get to place as well.

 

[Tink]

Thank you John, I was looking for a place to start. Everyone gave me good advice. You added a method. I appreciate it.
Danny