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Re: Turn signal/headlight anomaly

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Subject: Re: Turn signal/headlight anomaly
From: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>
Date: Sun, 07 Nov 1999 01:15:45 -0800
I would suggest that you check and clen your grounds.
As you fill find, those bullett connectors at times give less than
spectacular continuity.

-JW


At 10:11 PM 11/6/99 -0500, The Gernerts wrote:
>Hello to all!
>
>I just recently acquired a 1979 MGB (a gift from my wife, believe it or
not), and 
>I've really enjoyed driving it the week or so since I got the plates for
it.  Having just 
>found this mailing list, I'm already gathering some useful information,
for now or for 
>future reference.  Great list!
>
>There is one thing I need to get resolved, something that might even keep
it from 
>passing the North Carolina safety inspection:
>
>The right turn signal does not work when the headlights are on.  
>
>It works fine when all lights are off, or when just the parking lights are
on.  It does 
>blink a little slower than the left turn signal in these cases, but it
works.  (Maybe a 
>clue?)  However, when the headlights are on, the right rear turn signal
lamp stays 
>on, and the right turn indicator on the dash stays dimly lit.  This is
without the turn 
>signal stalk being engaged.  Flipping it makes no change. Weird.  
>
>Now, the right side high-beam does not work, either, but I hope that has
nothing to 
>do with this.
>
>Any help appreciated.  Keep in mind I'm an MG newbie, and know very little 
>about electrical systems.  Thanks in advance!
>



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