<VV> New Wiring Harness Woes

[John Sweet]

Phil,
What I have seen with these repro harnesses is that some of the wires get 
crossed during the production process and that is where the problems arise. 
I have discussed this with the manufacturer in CA many times anbd all they 
say is they are sorry for the mistake.
John Sweet
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil" <philandcaroll at worldnet.att.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 10:23 PM
Subject: <VV> New Wiring Harness Woes


> Has anyone had problems with a new reproduction wiring harness? I finally
> got a new dash wiring harness installed in Max, my 64 Spyder. I bought it 
> a
> few years ago, and what can I say, this stuff takes a while sometimes.
> Anyway, after it was installed, several things went astray. First I 
> noticed
> the wipers wouldn't work. Blew fuses constantly, swapped the motor, even
> bought a new motor, same thing. Finally got straightened out by someone
> smart enough to wire the thing on the fly instead of by the diagram.
>
>
>
> Next was the gas gauge, which is now pegged on empty (the needle twitches 
> to
> empty when the key is turned to start.) This is with a new sending unit 
> and
> wiring, cleaned and sealed tank, new dash harness, and the gauge always
> worked before.
>
>
>
> This week I finally got my headlight buckets rebuilt, and now after
> installing all new bulbs, the turn signals don't work right. My car is now
> more unique than ever, but this time in a weird way. When I turn on the 
> left
> turn signal, I get blinking on the right front and left rear of the car 
> (the
> right indicator light on the dash also.)
>
>
>
> I'm no electrical genius, but isn't this stuff supposed to only connect 
> one
> way? Is it possible that I have hooked something up wrong, or did I get
> unlucky with the harness?
>
>
>
> I'm working hard on taking Max to Helen in a couple of weeks, and I don't
> mind not having a gas gauge, but since the odometer also quit working, it
> will add to the fun!
>
>
>
> Phil Hartline
>
> Max, '64 Spyder Convertible
>
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