<VV> 66 Monza Sedan electrical short

[J R Read]

Could be either or neither.  Not a direct short as that would kill the fuse 
immediately.

Body painted?  Possible poor ground.  Restored?  Then you obviously replaced 
the dimmer switch with a new or known good one.

I think that I'd be taking a close look at the headlight switch.  New ones 
are available at your FLAPS for about $20.00 or so.  There IS a trick to 
getting the old one out.  Ask if you don't know it.

Later, JR
CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
"Keep the Love Alive"


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl Wager" <carl at pcxcomputers.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 5:26 PM
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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