<VV> Electrical poblems, need help please

[Jim Houston]

Okay, for those of us that are new here -- what is "FLAPS"???


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Baker" <dbaker10@twcny.rr.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 10:48 PM
Subject: <VV> Electrical poblems, need help please


> First time out with my '64 after winter storage. Noticed these
> electrical problems.
>
> 1. Coming home from cruise-in tonight, no tail lights. Replaced
> fuse, every time I step on brake pedal, fuse blows. What could
> cause this? Can brake switch be tested for short? How? Is brake
> switch the same as other cars I might be able to buy at FLAPS?
> Any other ideas?
>
> 2.  No instrument panel lights or dome light. I know dome light
> worked earlier today. Fuse for panel lights is OK.
>
> 3.  Turn signal lights did not work, changed flasher. Left
> signals OK now, still no right hand turn signals. When parking
> lights are on and lever on for right hand signals, all parking
> lights flash, front & rear, left & right.
>
> I know mice have been in car over winter, but I didn't notice
> where wires have been chewed on, but then I wasn't looking. Even
> had the tunnel covers off, didn't notice anything unusual.
>
> I am no good with electrical problems, any ideas to help me out
> would be greatly appreciated!! Also any detailed explanations on
> how to test for problems appreciated. I have a digital multi
> meter and circuit test light. Thanks.
>
> Dave Baker
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