But don't forget that problems in the ignition switch would affect running
as well.
----- Original Message -----
From: Glenn Schnittke <schnittke@mindspring.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2000 5:37 PM
> >Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 14:04:13 EDT
> >From: ATWEDITOR@aol.com
> >Subject: Lucas gremlin
> >
> >Here's the thing. I'm driving along looking at good instrument readings.
> >Then I either step on the brakes or use the turn signal. First, neither
> >brake lights or turn signals function; Second, the three electric
> instruments
> >all go off-line for a bit of a nappy, sometimes to return, sometimes not.
> >Before the Rocks meeting the car was doing this so I did an all-out
assault
> >on grounds, and thought I had fixed it . Now The Dark Lord has returned,
> and
> >I'm stumped once again. Even added extra grounds, replaced all fuses,
> cleaned
> >fuse contacts, re-inserted light connections, etc. Is there a common
link
> >for the instruments and the lighting system somewhere?
> >
> >Jay Donoghue
> >72B (aka blinky)
> >72B-GT
> >66 Mustang
> >
>
> Jay,
>
> I've had something like that happen to me on a '67. Granted the wiring is
a
> little simpler, but if you check the schematics you may find that
> everything being affected is part of the ignition-switched circuit. There
> are two main circuits coming off the battery; one switched and one
> non-switched. Again, my experience is with '67s, '69s and '74s. I took
> apart the ignition switch and cleaned it and the problem was solved, never
> to return. In your case I would check any fuse and/or harness connections
> first to make sure they are clean and then drop out the ignition switch
and
> see how much of a pain in the ass it would be to take it apart and clean
> it. Replacing the switch on the '67 was only about $25 so I ordered one,
> cleaned the one that was in there, and keep the new one in the glove box
> just in case. It may be possible that the threat of the new one in the
> glove box is keeping the old one from crapping out on me again.
>
> Glenn
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