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Electrical problem solved

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Subject: Electrical problem solved
From: DaCRANEz@aol.com
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 13:43:53 EST
A few weeks ago I posted a thread about an electrical problem that had me 
totally baffled.  When I would turn on any of the exterior lights (headlamps, 
park lights, brake lights, turn signals) the engine would die. One by one I 
went 
through all wires and light sockets looking for a short or ground fault.  I 
thought I had it cured by replacing the dimmer switch, but the problem came 
back. After going through everything again for the umpteenth time I 
disconnected 
the the ground cable from the battery to see if it would run on the alternator 
alone. Not only would it run but I could turn on all lights without 
stalling.When i would reconnect the cable to the battery the engine would 
stall.  I 
replaced the battery -problem solved.  I thought I would share this as someone 
else might run into a similar problem. Even with a faulty battery the gear 
reduction starter would spin the motor with great vigor.  
Mike C  '71 TR6




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