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1. [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: dlancer7676@comcast.net; Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:45:02 +0000; Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing well and your Spridgets are running great! My '79 has a problem that I have tinkered with for months but have never cracked the nut. It is a problem also that keeps t; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00651.html (7,912 bytes)
2. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:21:14 -0400; Your best bet is to start with the appropriate wiring diagram for your car, and trace each circuit, from the tail lamps forward, until you find the fault. A simple, 12v test lamp will help you find; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00652.html (8,915 bytes)
3. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: "K. Valentine" <kevin@valentinephoto.net>; Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:30:20 -0400; David, First, are all four lights affected? Front and rear? I would start by completely cleaning the fuse box contacts and fuse ends. Check to see if you have power coming out of the fuse box at all; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00653.html (7,518 bytes)
4. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: "Maxime Slegers" <max@maxengland.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:27:40 +0200 (CEST); Hello everyone! I have a start up problem with my 1968 midget. when i turn the key to start the engine the starter motor turns but the engine doesnt spark up. It's only when I release the key that it; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00656.html (9,823 bytes)
5. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:37:05 -0500; Max, It sounds like an issue with the ignition switch. You should be able to test it by using a hot wire to supply +12VDC to the red/white wire at the starter solenoid. This will kick in the starter; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00657.html (8,695 bytes)
6. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: Peter C <peter@nosimport.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:37:54 -0500; Well, IF your car had a ballasted ignition system, that would be a symptom of a bad ballast resistor. You would not have a ballast resistor as original equipment on a 68. (a 78 does, however) Another; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00659.html (8,688 bytes)
7. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:13:37 -0500; True. If this is the case, a jumper from the connection for the ballast to the connection for the coil should remedy it? David _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http:/; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00661.html (7,848 bytes)
8. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: Billy Zoom <billyzoom@billyzoom.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:17:48 -0700; Do you have a Pertronix ignition? Do you have a ballast resistor? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html http://www.team.net/archive http://; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00663.html (7,624 bytes)
9. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:30:49 -0400; Turn the key on, check for power of the fuse box on the green wires. If you have power there, check for a loose connection where the rear harness plugs into the main harness up under the dash on the; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00668.html (8,432 bytes)
10. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: Maxime Slegers <max@maxengland.com>; Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 23:42:05 +0200; Hello all. Thanks for all your answers. Sorry for late reply, i didn't have the possibility to try and start up my car until today. Now I know I still have the same problem: when i turn the key to st; /html/spridgets/2008-05/msg00098.html (9,713 bytes)
11. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>; Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 17:05:59 -0500; Find an attractive assistant and try a few more tests. Connect a voltmeter from the + side of the coil to ground (NOT the - side of the coil). You should see 12vdc when the ignition is on. Have your; /html/spridgets/2008-05/msg00100.html (7,288 bytes)
12. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: "Maxime Slegers" <max@maxengland.com>; Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 09:27:32 +0200 (CEST); Thanks David, I'll have a look tonight and will keep you informed. Max _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html http://www.team.net/archive htt; /html/spridgets/2008-05/msg00117.html (7,388 bytes)
13. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: "Maxime Slegers" <max@maxengland.com>; Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 20:53:06 +0200 (CEST); As you said David, when the ignition is on I have 12vdc between - post of battery and + side of the coil. When i turn the key the voltage drops significantly. Another element that might be important; /html/spridgets/2008-05/msg00125.html (8,077 bytes)
14. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: Billy Zoom <billyzoom@billyzoom.com>; Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 12:14:20 -0700; Pretend you have a ballast resistor, and use a solenoid that has terminals to bypass it. I had to do this with my Ranchero to get the Pertronix to work. You're getting too much voltage drop somewhere; /html/spridgets/2008-05/msg00126.html (7,810 bytes)

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