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
--
______
Paul T. Root <proot@iaces.com> / _ \
600 Stinson Blvd N.E., Fl 1S / /|| \\
Minneapolis, MN 55413 ||\/ || _ |
PAGER: +1 (877) 693-7155 || || ||
WORK: +1 (612) 664-3385 \ ||__//
\______/
|