electrical gremlens..help! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**yote1234** · 05-30-2009, 12:54 AM

ok...just noticed that after i installed my am/fm radio that my exterior lights and dash panel lights up when i apply the brakes..and when i turn the left blinker on both front and rear lights flash.. as if my flashers were on. at night when i turn on the lights the tail lights are bright...like brake lights are on all the time..now it could of been like this before i installed the radio. im not sure? i checked all brake light bulbs and front parking bulbs..all ok. i unpluged the radio..no change.i did just get it back from a transmission rebuild... anyone ever run into this problem? h e l p !

PanelDeland · 05-30-2009, 06:35 AM

Check to make sure you didn't bump the brake light switch while you were wiring the new radio.Also check to see if the plug on the headlight switch is fully seated.Those are the first two things that come to mind and you may have already checked them.

68 short step · 05-30-2009, 07:40 AM

sounds like you may have a bad/faulty clock spring....also make sure you have your flasher pulled out (off)...and can we get a vid of the front headlights flashing with the blinker

**yote1234** · 05-30-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

sounds like you may have a bad/faulty clock spring....also make sure you have your flasher pulled out (off)...and can we get a vid of the front headlights flashing with the blinker

im sorry... headlights dont flash... just all running lights front and side.... even with headlight switch off! ????

**yote1234** · 05-30-2009, 01:17 PM

i talked to the guy that rebuilt the trans and told him of the latest problems..he said he thought it might be the "blinker assembly in the steering column.. what do you all think? thx,dave

big mike71 · 05-30-2009, 01:26 PM

I would unhook the radio and see if it still does it or not then you would know if that is the problem.

**yote1234** · 05-30-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

I would unhook the radio and see if it still does it or not then you would know if that is the problem.

yes i did that... no change.. help..

**yote1234** · 05-30-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

sounds like you may have a bad/faulty clock spring....also make sure you have your flasher pulled out (off)...and can we get a vid of the front headlights flashing with the blinker

i replaced the clock spring and adjusted the "dooo hickey whatchamucallit"
no change...

**KevsClassics** · 05-30-2009, 06:45 PM

Sounds to me like the hazard button is pushed in and either the hazard flasher is bad or not there.

68 short step · 05-30-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

i talked to the guy that rebuilt the trans and told him of the latest problems..he said he thought it might be the "blinker assembly in the steering column.. what do you all think? thx,dave

that blinker assy. is called a clock spring... or some call it a turn signal/switch assy.

**KevsClassics** · 05-31-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

that blinker assy. is called a clock spring... or some call it a turn signal/switch assy.

Clock springs are in vehicles with air bag in steering wheel it contains the wires so they will turn with steering wheel. they were not used in GM trucks till 1995

68 short step · 05-31-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Clock springs are in vehicles with air bag in steering wheel it contains the wires so they will turn with steering wheel. they were not used in GM trucks till 1995

hmmm, good to know.....the part im talking about is this, last part on pg 3 of electrical switches and motors
http://earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

**yote1234** · 05-31-2009, 02:37 PM

ok...i found it!. as i stated it started when i got it back from a trans rebuild!
well when the mechanic removed the trans cross member he torched the factory rivets and when doing so he melted the main wire harness.found it late lastnight.. now that sucks! crap...now im looking for a nos wire harness..

**yote1234** · 05-31-2009, 02:42 PM

thanx for all your help...

**KevsClassics** · 05-31-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

ok...i found it!. as i stated it started when i got it back from a trans rebuild!
well when the mechanic removed the trans cross member he torched the factory rivets and when doing so he melted the main wire harness.found it late lastnight.. now that sucks! crap...now im looking for a nos wire harness..

If wires are melted in small area you can cut out burnt section and splice in new wire. this is your rear light harness and is all color coded so just go brown to brown, yellow to yellow, dark green to dark green, light green to light green. pretty simple repair if rest of harness is in good condition.

**yote1234** · 05-31-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

If wires are melted in small area you can cut out burnt section and splice in new wire. this is your rear light harness and is all color coded so just go brown to brown, yellow to yellow, dark green to dark green, light green to light green. pretty simple repair if rest of harness is in good condition.

yes..i thought about that but im keeping the truck for a long time so i think i will replace it with new or good used,dave

05-30-2009, 12:54 AM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,384	electrical gremlens..help! ok...just noticed that after i installed my am/fm radio that my exterior lights and dash panel lights up when i apply the brakes..and when i turn the left blinker on both front and rear lights flash.. as if my flashers were on. at night when i turn on the lights the tail lights are bright...like brake lights are on all the time..now it could of been like this before i installed the radio. im not sure? i checked all brake light bulbs and front parking bulbs..all ok. i unpluged the radio..no change.i did just get it back from a transmission rebuild... anyone ever run into this problem? h e l p ! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 5 window short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-30-2009, 06:35 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: electrical gremlens..help! Check to make sure you didn't bump the brake light switch while you were wiring the new radio.Also check to see if the plug on the headlight switch is fully seated.Those are the first two things that come to mind and you may have already checked them. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-30-2009, 07:40 AM	#3
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: electrical gremlens..help! sounds like you may have a bad/faulty clock spring....also make sure you have your flasher pulled out (off)...and can we get a vid of the front headlights flashing with the blinker

05-30-2009, 01:17 PM	#5
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,384	Re: electrical gremlens..help! i talked to the guy that rebuilt the trans and told him of the latest problems..he said he thought it might be the "blinker assembly in the steering column.. what do you all think? thx,dave __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 5 window short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-30-2009, 01:26 PM	#6
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: electrical gremlens..help! I would unhook the radio and see if it still does it or not then you would know if that is the problem.

05-30-2009, 06:45 PM	#9
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: electrical gremlens..help! Sounds to me like the hazard button is pushed in and either the hazard flasher is bad or not there. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

05-31-2009, 02:37 PM	#13
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,384	Re: electrical gremlens..help! ok...i found it!. as i stated it started when i got it back from a trans rebuild! well when the mechanic removed the trans cross member he torched the factory rivets and when doing so he melted the main wire harness.found it late lastnight.. now that sucks! crap...now im looking for a nos wire harness.. __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 5 window short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-31-2009, 02:42 PM	#14
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,384	Re: electrical gremlens..help! thanx for all your help... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 5 window short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

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