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'76 Big Block 09-07-2011 03:39 PM

Electrical "Ghost"
 
Went to drive my truck around the block this morning just to warm her up a little---parked and got involved in other things.
Then, went out to get mail, and noticed tail lights/side marker lights were on (they weren't supposed to be):help:
I disconnected the ground wire, and have ordered a repair manual along with the wiring diagram, but, in the mean time, if anyone has any ideas, I'd welcome them.
The issue didn't appear until I drove it this morning, so I'm trying to figure out what could have shorted or happened to cause this.
Thanks in advance!

Hevy 09-07-2011 04:17 PM

Re: Electrical "Ghost"
 
Loose ground or faulty headlight switch.

'76 Big Block 09-07-2011 04:24 PM

Re: Electrical "Ghost"
 
I didn't have the lights on---they came on by themselves. I suppose the switch could have been on its way out and the driving/vibration caused the problem, but still strange---I'll check it out later...

'76 Big Block 09-09-2011 02:53 PM

Re: Electrical "Ghost"
 
Just a short follow-up on the electrical problem.
Turned out to be the flasher---apparently shorted internally so that the lights stayed on.


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