<VV> 66 Monza Sedan electrical short

[shortle]

Hi Carl, Does the fuse blow if you only pull the switch to the first position (without the headlites being on)? 
A loose ground connection will not cause a shorted circuit. Do you have the correct amperage fuse installed? Was something done to the car recently that may have something to do with the electrical system? Is there any water present? I had a car today blowing a fuse due to water being present in a fog lite assembly. Actually water caused the bulb to explode which then became a dead short immediately blowing the fuse. There is some of my ideas. Let us know what you find. And good luck.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301
Enjoying the third straight day of snowing in SW Colorado  
-----Original Message-----
>From: Carl Wager <carl at pcxcomputers.com>
>Sent: Nov 7, 2011 4:26 PM
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: <VV> 66 Monza Sedan electrical short
>
>This 66 was recently restored.  It was completed about 15 months ago.  Last
>month, I pulled the light switch on and the tail lights shorted out about 15
>seconds later.  It was obvious that something was sapping the power.  If I
>turned the light switch off, everything went back to normal.  After
>replacing the fuse, all works well until the light switch is pulled.  Then
>the short again.  I am hoping someone has some ideas on this.  The blinkers
>and brake lights work fine.  I believe it to be the switch.  Others have
>said it is more than likely the dimmer switch or a loose ground.  All ideas
>will be appreciated.
> 
>Thanks
> 
>Carl
> 
> 
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