<VV> Brakes pulling right and no lights

[J R Read_HML]

Should have said - excess paint or rust....
Later, JR

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From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; "Stephen Upham" 
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Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Brakes pulling right and no lights


> Was the car recently repainted?  If so, it is possibly likely that you 
> have
> grounding problem at the rear.  There being a "partial ground", enough for
> the tail lights to work, but not enough for the brake lights/turn signals.
> The running lights, turn signals, and brake lights are all in the outboard
> lenses.  Only the BU lights are in the inboard lenses.  Well - that would 
> be
> the stock setup.
>
> If you don't have a helper, back up near a wall at night and step on the
> brakes or use the turn signals.  You will see the reflection of the lights
> off of the wall.
>
> You can unplug the socket (with the bulb in it) from the engine side of 
> the
> tail light housing.  It is merely attached with several spring-like clips.
> That should give you plenty of room to check if the questionable wire is
> properly attached.  Also, you can clean any excess off of the hole in 
> order
> to improve the ground to the body.
>
> Later, JR
>
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