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SWINGSAX68 · 06-06-2005, 11:49 PM

I took my truck for a spin last night to go see my freind play a bit and he let me sit in also and i got to toot my sax a little. had a few drinks, hung out and was headed home about 230am. Turned on my head lights so I thought....I couldnt tell if my lights were on or not (PSSSST...That usually means that they're not) so I flick my highs and they came on...back to lows nothing...hmmm...I pulled over and tap the foot switch a bit, tug and pushed at the plug (usually the case)...nothing. I went to my wireing harness and wiggled the headlight plugs....and then ALL my lights went out. no cab and no juice at all.

CRAP.

Then I noticed that my harness was tucked akwardly (sp) under the back side of my radiator. Must have been due to moving stuff around during the engine install. So I unbolted the clamp or what ever and bingo bango...the electrician who rewired my ALT also lengthened the wireing to reach the alternator on the passenger side....the crimp connector holding the main feed had come loose...so there I was in a dark parking lot with a very dim flashlight fixing my stuff. So I get it fixed....starts right up...but no head lights...so I wiggle the foot switch and bingo bango lights, and off I go. I really need to replace that stupid thing.
Thats it....later on fellas and gals..

Geezer · 06-07-2005, 12:08 AM

Those old dimmer switches have a tendency to collect dirt and crud along with moisture. Then the terminals loose contact. And if you run the newer halogens the dimmer switch can get hot and melt the connector as well.
Oh hey, I work in San Marcos.

SWINGSAX68 · 06-07-2005, 12:34 AM

where do you work in san marcos??
Im in san antonio right now....im working for the summer at seaworld.
I actually was and still am emplyed at the Autosone there in san marcos...I'll be going back around december.

Geezer · 06-07-2005, 12:42 AM

I work at the hospital but I live north of San Antonio between New Braunfels and Boerne.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-07-2005, 09:42 AM

Glad you were able to find and fix the problem.

70 shorty · 06-07-2005, 12:31 PM

Yup, sounds like it might be time for a new wiring harness, to keep other problems from creeping up.

**67 cst swb** · 06-07-2005, 12:38 PM

My wife and I are heading there in Sept. My wife's sister is pregnant (also lives in S.A. own's a Pediatric Therapy Business) and due in Aug. So we are thinking of heading to see the Family.

06-06-2005, 11:49 PM	#1
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	307 kickin'...had a problem last night though. I took my truck for a spin last night to go see my freind play a bit and he let me sit in also and i got to toot my sax a little. had a few drinks, hung out and was headed home about 230am. Turned on my head lights so I thought....I couldnt tell if my lights were on or not (PSSSST...That usually means that they're not) so I flick my highs and they came on...back to lows nothing...hmmm...I pulled over and tap the foot switch a bit, tug and pushed at the plug (usually the case)...nothing. I went to my wireing harness and wiggled the headlight plugs....and then ALL my lights went out. no cab and no juice at all. CRAP. Then I noticed that my harness was tucked akwardly (sp) under the back side of my radiator. Must have been due to moving stuff around during the engine install. So I unbolted the clamp or what ever and bingo bango...the electrician who rewired my ALT also lengthened the wireing to reach the alternator on the passenger side....the crimp connector holding the main feed had come loose...so there I was in a dark parking lot with a very dim flashlight fixing my stuff. So I get it fixed....starts right up...but no head lights...so I wiggle the foot switch and bingo bango lights, and off I go. I really need to replace that stupid thing. Thats it....later on fellas and gals.. __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

06-07-2005, 12:34 AM	#3
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	where do you work in san marcos?? Im in san antonio right now....im working for the summer at seaworld. I actually was and still am emplyed at the Autosone there in san marcos...I'll be going back around december. __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

06-07-2005, 09:42 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Glad you were able to find and fix the problem. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-07-2005, 12:31 PM	#6
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Yup, sounds like it might be time for a new wiring harness, to keep other problems from creeping up. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

06-07-2005, 12:38 PM	#7
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	How close to Universal City? My wife and I are heading there in Sept. My wife's sister is pregnant (also lives in S.A. own's a Pediatric Therapy Business) and due in Aug. So we are thinking of heading to see the Family. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

06-07-2005, 12:08 AM	#2
Geezer Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Spring Branch Texas Posts: 177	Those old dimmer switches have a tendency to collect dirt and crud along with moisture. Then the terminals loose contact. And if you run the newer halogens the dimmer switch can get hot and melt the connector as well. Oh hey, I work in San Marcos.

06-07-2005, 12:42 AM	#4
Geezer Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Spring Branch Texas Posts: 177	I work at the hospital but I live north of San Antonio between New Braunfels and Boerne.



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