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Hepcat13 · 06-18-2008, 07:34 PM

Hey gang..

I was just wondering if anyone can help me out.. Im having an issue with my rear lights.. I Have a 65 C10 and decided to put in a real nice 67 Chevelle wheel.. Once i did i noticed the horseshoe plastic directional piece was real nasty.. I put on the wheel and def. made it worse.. no prob, so i replaced the plastic directional piece.. it came with the wiring and crescent connectors for the harness.. well I put all that on and after a couple of test cruises All the sudden my Hazards were constantly on.

I disconnected the aftermarket hazard switch prior to all this so i couldnt figure out why they would be flashing.. ( you can even hear the fuse relay flashing on the panel.. SO.. i took my meter and seen that i had constant voltage on the purple wire of the harness.. ( the orignal harness end is where i checked) i know i have constant 12v going to the brake light plug as you dont need a key to ahow brake lights but when you apply 12v via the ignition you see the hazards..

Does anyone have a wiring diag that shows everything from the firewall to the rear lights.. I did notice there was one put out on here but it didnt cover everything i needed.. it seems there is a conflict between the directionals and the brakes.. its not flashing in the front, only rear.. im sorry for the elongated
question..

Best Regards,

Jay

oldblu65 · 06-19-2008, 01:29 AM

hepcat , go to www.chevytalk.com , go to the 1960-66 truck and vans section , click on 4th item from top ( daves 1960-66 chevy truck site ) ,when you get to 60-66 chevy truck web page , look on left side of page , click on tips, tricks , and technical stuff . go down list to wiring tips . lots of good info there . Check it out , hope it has what you need ! Good luck !

billydonn · 06-19-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblu65

hepcat , go to www.chevytalk.com , go to the 1960-66 truck and vans section , click on 4th item from top ( daves 1960-66 chevy truck site ) ,when you get to 60-66 chevy truck web page , look on left side of page , click on tips, tricks , and technical stuff . go down list to wiring tips . lots of good info there . Check it out , hope it has what you need ! Good luck !

There is also an electrical forum at CT where the wiring gurus hang out. You WILL get help there.

Hepcat13 · 06-19-2008, 07:09 AM

Yea that came in pretty handy.. i think its the same schematics as I got off here. But im sure i can find out what the problem is.. Here is a picture of my truck.. i should have posted it in the welcome section..

scotts62 · 06-19-2008, 07:48 AM

From OKC. Thats a good lookin truck! Hope you figure out whats wrong with it.

**ChiefRocka** · 06-19-2008, 08:36 AM

Nice truck....I like the rails on the bed, kinda cool.

Welcome from Nor*Cal

billydonn · 06-19-2008, 11:07 PM

More pictures please!

Hepcat13 · 06-19-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by billydonn

More pictures please!

LoL i gotta get better not so boring pictures.. Maybe ill have some more up this weekend.. These are older pictures..

joe231 · 06-19-2008, 08:48 AM

nice!
welcome aboard

Hepcat13 · 06-19-2008, 11:10 PM

Actually i think i may have got it.. The problem appeared to lie in the directional switch.. Its was sent new to me and when you glance at it you think everything is good to go .. Well.. further investigation.. all the contacts were slightly touching each other hence the voltage will run though out the whole switch completing a circuit Hence hazards all the time.. Its was actually interesting and I think ill take a picture of the old switch to perhaps give my first contribution to the tech side of this forum.. Every appears to be working fine now.. ill find out when i go for my long 2.5hr cruise to a fellow gathering .. and if i make it back with out any issues.. well case closed..

06-18-2008, 07:34 PM	#1
Hepcat13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 6	Wiring problems .. question Hey gang.. I was just wondering if anyone can help me out.. Im having an issue with my rear lights.. I Have a 65 C10 and decided to put in a real nice 67 Chevelle wheel.. Once i did i noticed the horseshoe plastic directional piece was real nasty.. I put on the wheel and def. made it worse.. no prob, so i replaced the plastic directional piece.. it came with the wiring and crescent connectors for the harness.. well I put all that on and after a couple of test cruises All the sudden my Hazards were constantly on. I disconnected the aftermarket hazard switch prior to all this so i couldnt figure out why they would be flashing.. ( you can even hear the fuse relay flashing on the panel.. SO.. i took my meter and seen that i had constant voltage on the purple wire of the harness.. ( the orignal harness end is where i checked) i know i have constant 12v going to the brake light plug as you dont need a key to ahow brake lights but when you apply 12v via the ignition you see the hazards.. Does anyone have a wiring diag that shows everything from the firewall to the rear lights.. I did notice there was one put out on here but it didnt cover everything i needed.. it seems there is a conflict between the directionals and the brakes.. its not flashing in the front, only rear.. im sorry for the elongated question.. Best Regards, Jay

06-19-2008, 01:29 AM	#2
oldblu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: " The Scenic City " Posts: 189	Re: Wiring problems .. question hepcat , go to www.chevytalk.com , go to the 1960-66 truck and vans section , click on 4th item from top ( daves 1960-66 chevy truck site ) ,when you get to 60-66 chevy truck web page , look on left side of page , click on tips, tricks , and technical stuff . go down list to wiring tips . lots of good info there . Check it out , hope it has what you need ! Good luck !

06-19-2008, 07:09 AM	#4
Hepcat13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 6	Re: Wiring problems .. question Yea that came in pretty handy.. i think its the same schematics as I got off here. But im sure i can find out what the problem is.. Here is a picture of my truck.. i should have posted it in the welcome section..

06-19-2008, 07:48 AM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Wiring problems .. question From OKC. Thats a good lookin truck! Hope you figure out whats wrong with it. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

06-19-2008, 08:36 AM	#6
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Wiring problems .. question Nice truck....I like the rails on the bed, kinda cool. Welcome from NorCal __________________ John* What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-19-2008, 11:07 PM	#7
billydonn Council of the Elders Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 212	Re: Wiring problems .. question More pictures please! __________________ 66 C-10 Stepside 350 Tuned Port Injection Tremec TKO-600 Truck Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/user/billydonn Truck Video: http://good-times.webshots.com/video...ost=good-times

06-19-2008, 08:48 AM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Wiring problems .. question nice! welcome aboard __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-19-2008, 11:10 PM	#10
Hepcat13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 6	Re: Wiring problems .. question Actually i think i may have got it.. The problem appeared to lie in the directional switch.. Its was sent new to me and when you glance at it you think everything is good to go .. Well.. further investigation.. all the contacts were slightly touching each other hence the voltage will run though out the whole switch completing a circuit Hence hazards all the time.. Its was actually interesting and I think ill take a picture of the old switch to perhaps give my first contribution to the tech side of this forum.. Every appears to be working fine now.. ill find out when i go for my long 2.5hr cruise to a fellow gathering .. and if i make it back with out any issues.. well case closed..



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