<VV> Electrical Problem with my 65 Convertible

[J R Read_HML]

Is there gas in the tank?
Later, JR

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Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 7:57 PM
Subject: <VV> Electrical Problem with my 65 Convertible


> Hi!
>
>  I have been working on my 65 Corvair Convertible must of the  weekend
> replacing the wiring harness under the dash because the one that was in 
> there
> had some issues from a previous owner.  All went well with installing  the
> new wiring harness (this was not a "Brand New" harness but was taken out 
> of
> a 65 500 with 19,000 miles on it).  I plugged everything in and I have a
> problem when I turn the headlight switch on. The gas gauge goes below "E" 
> when
> the car is running or not.  I tried the old headlight switch with the same
> results.  The taillights worked with the turn signals with the key on
> along  with the front right turn signal but not the left front.  So I 
> tried to
> eliminate items to see if it was a ground issue.  I unplugged the
> headlights and front parking lights along with the rear taillights and 
> license plate
> light but the gas gauge still goes below the "E" when the  lightswitch is
> pulled on.  I am out of ideas on this one so I thought  maybe someone 
> might
> have another idea to try.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Tim Deal
> Corsa Member
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