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Re: Rear tail lights not working again/wiring 101

To: Scott Regel <Scott.Regel@dpra.com>
Subject: Re: Rear tail lights not working again/wiring 101
From: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 09:24:53 -0600
Sounds a lot like the ground in the trunk is loose. Make sure it's
clean and tight.


Scott Regel wrote:
> I have recently been edgycated in wiring 101 thanks to Rick.  But I can
> not figure out what the heck is wrong with my rear tail lights.  I have
> a 76 B that seems to suffer from chronic lack of rear lights.  The brake
> lights work, headlights work...I'm not sure about the rear turn signal.
> But this seems to happen all the time.  I've cleaned the connectors,
> fuse box, giggled and wiggled wires too.  It will sometimes just start
> working again and then stop.  I know it sounds like a short some where.
> It was a balmy night in Gaithersburg, MD last night so the dog and I
> took a cruise with the top down.  Then I noticed at a light that I had
> no rear lights (reflection off the vehicle behind me wasn't there).  So
> I had to disappoint the dog and myself and head home.  Any insight?
> Something I am missing?  Is there a better method of tracking down the
> problem with a volt meter (which I have but don't have a clue how to
> use!)?  It is suppose to be 60 here today!  TIA!
> 
> Happy Holidays!
> 
> Scott and Spot


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