Pretty much but I will get back as soon as I have it figured out. In the meantime, since that might take a while, I reckon I would get out my meter and go to work.
Do you have a 5-speed? Pertinent because if so, there is a reasonable chance brake fluid has been dumped on the fuse panel through the years, corroding the contacts. Fuses may appear to be good but not make contact.
What you need is a wiring diagram. I am surprised that no one has offered one by now. I would not necessarily describe the ignition switch as a "box". It is a plastic component that sits directly on top of the steering column with a multi wire connector pointing to the right. It has two nuts on the left side that secure it to the column, along with the dimmer switch and clamp for the shift interlock cable if you have an automatic. The electrical connector is usually difficult, if not impossible, to unplug without removing the switch. That's my experience -- may vary by year and whether any one has modified it.
This plug includes the famous (or perhaps infamous) brown wire that you have probably seen mentioned in other recent threads about the ignition switch. This wire controls the windshield wipers, radio and blower motor. (Note that this wire is brown on later models -- may be different on the 88 (purple?). In any event your wiring diagram will show.)
Your problem is that your blower works, so logic suggests that the basic connection at the ignition is not at fault.
I would feel to make sure that the ground connector is plugged into the back of the headlight switch. (I think of it as the back but it actually points toward the firewall.)
I would fiddle with the headlight switch knob -- twisting full circle, etc, -- to make certain that you cannot get the lights to come on.
I would remove the fuse(s) that protect the dome lights, radio and blower and probe both contacts in the fuse holder with my meter to make sure at least one side has ~12 volts with the ignition on.
If none of this provided any clues, I would have a good Portuguese beer, post results on the Forum, see what kind of smart-ass answers you get and then proceed to plan B.
Perhaps I should get my wife involved in this -- she used to speak some Portuguese.
Do you have a 5-speed? Pertinent because if so, there is a reasonable chance brake fluid has been dumped on the fuse panel through the years, corroding the contacts. Fuses may appear to be good but not make contact.
What you need is a wiring diagram. I am surprised that no one has offered one by now. I would not necessarily describe the ignition switch as a "box". It is a plastic component that sits directly on top of the steering column with a multi wire connector pointing to the right. It has two nuts on the left side that secure it to the column, along with the dimmer switch and clamp for the shift interlock cable if you have an automatic. The electrical connector is usually difficult, if not impossible, to unplug without removing the switch. That's my experience -- may vary by year and whether any one has modified it.
This plug includes the famous (or perhaps infamous) brown wire that you have probably seen mentioned in other recent threads about the ignition switch. This wire controls the windshield wipers, radio and blower motor. (Note that this wire is brown on later models -- may be different on the 88 (purple?). In any event your wiring diagram will show.)
Your problem is that your blower works, so logic suggests that the basic connection at the ignition is not at fault.
I would feel to make sure that the ground connector is plugged into the back of the headlight switch. (I think of it as the back but it actually points toward the firewall.)
I would fiddle with the headlight switch knob -- twisting full circle, etc, -- to make certain that you cannot get the lights to come on.
I would remove the fuse(s) that protect the dome lights, radio and blower and probe both contacts in the fuse holder with my meter to make sure at least one side has ~12 volts with the ignition on.
If none of this provided any clues, I would have a good Portuguese beer, post results on the Forum, see what kind of smart-ass answers you get and then proceed to plan B.
Perhaps I should get my wife involved in this -- she used to speak some Portuguese.
