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03-29-2020, 11:58 PM
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Brake & Temp warning lights turn on with headlights
I have a 69 C20. The temp and brake warning lights in my fuel gauge turn on and stay on when my headlights are on. When my headlights are off they remain off. Anyone know the cause/why this happens?
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03-30-2020, 09:36 AM
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Re: Brake & Temp warning lights turn on with headlights
Most likely a grounding issue in the headlight circuit. Repair grounds up front at lights and add a ground strap possibly to instrument cluster.
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03-30-2020, 09:46 AM
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Re: Brake & Temp warning lights turn on with headlights
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Here is a thread on ground strap locations with some tips on making them yourself and installing them. Yeah, I know it's 4 pages long but it is a good read and it will cure a lot of electrical problems..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=422234 LockDoc
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03-30-2020, 12:00 PM
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Re: Brake & Temp warning lights turn on with headlights
Thanks for the quick responses Mike and LockDoc! I'll check the grounds and let you know how it comes out.
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04-16-2020, 06:18 PM
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Re: Brake & Temp warning lights turn on with headlights
Well my grounds were all good but a bit old and dirty so I went the extra mile and replaced all with new ground cables and ensured bare metal contacts but it didn’t solve the problem. Any other ideas?
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04-16-2020, 06:21 PM
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Location: friendship WI
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Re: Brake & Temp warning lights turn on with headlights
check the dash ground
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04-16-2020, 06:24 PM
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Re: Brake & Temp warning lights turn on with headlights
That was my first thought. It’s good.
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04-16-2020, 06:38 PM
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Location: friendship WI
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Re: Brake & Temp warning lights turn on with headlights
printed circuit bad
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04-17-2020, 12:46 AM
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Re: Brake & Temp warning lights turn on with headlights
Ok thanks
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