<VV> turn signals, brake lights and confused!!!

[Ron]

And also, how could the new bulbs possibly be burning out as there's no more 
than battery (and bulb) voltage anywhere in the system?
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank DuVal" <corvairduval at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> turn signals, brake lights and confused!!!


> Is the filament actually burning out in the right brake lamp, or does it
> just start working after you put a new bulb in?
>
> The classic answer with any lamp not working question (brake, turn,
> running, tail, etc) is to check the ground. These late model sockets are
> famous for having the ground shell come loose from the plastic socket.
> Also the taillamp housing to body connection can develop rust and cause
> havoc.
>
> Frank DuVal
>
> pat whats-her-name wrote:
>
>>Hello everyone,
>>my 65 monza ct just got a brand new engine harness. everything worked 
>>great until this afternoon. took her for a little spin and when i put on 
>>the right turn signal it worked, until i used the brake pedal.....then it 
>>stopped. the indicator in the dash stayed lit constantly, as soon as i let 
>>off the brake it started to flash again. also now i am loosing the right 
>>brake light....the bulb keeps burning out after a few times applying the 
>>brakes.  Also one more question...i've had this car for about 8 months and 
>>as I have said before the wiring under the dash is horrible. I have not 
>>had any instrument(dash lights) since I've gotten the car. I have courtesy 
>>lights, and glove box light, but nothing else.  WHERE DO I BEGIN!!!! At 
>>this time a under dash harness is beyond my budget.....maybe next year. 
>>The previous owner(s) really butchered the wiring under there..splices 
>>everywhere. any help or suggestion as to where to start.
>>
>>pat
>>
>>
>>
>
> _______________________________________________
> This message was sent by the VirtualVairs mailing list, all copyrights are 
> the property
> of the writer, please attribute properly. For help, 
> mailto:vv-help at corvair.org
> This list sponsored by the Corvair Society of America, 
> http://www.corvair.org/
> Post messages to: VirtualVairs at corvair.org
> Change your options: 
> http://www.vv.corvair.org/mailman/options/virtualvairs
> _______________________________________________
>
>