Jumpy Ammeter Gauge
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Toronto
Well, I finally got the answer to my jumpy ammeter gauge.
Tonight my left turn signal didn't blink. I thought it was the bulb of course but a new bulb didn't solve the problem.
After changing the bulb and monkeying around with it for a bit, I noticed that the turn signal indicator on the dash would light up when the headlights went on. Then it wouldn't.
To make a long story short, after 3 hours or so I traced it to the socket that connects the parking light to the wire harness. Didn't see any way of taking that socket apart(rubber boot) so I cut into the wires and spliced them together.
Not only does the turn signal work, but the ammeter gauge works perfectly,too!
Now it's time for bed....................
Tonight my left turn signal didn't blink. I thought it was the bulb of course but a new bulb didn't solve the problem.
After changing the bulb and monkeying around with it for a bit, I noticed that the turn signal indicator on the dash would light up when the headlights went on. Then it wouldn't.
To make a long story short, after 3 hours or so I traced it to the socket that connects the parking light to the wire harness. Didn't see any way of taking that socket apart(rubber boot) so I cut into the wires and spliced them together.
Not only does the turn signal work, but the ammeter gauge works perfectly,too!
Now it's time for bed....................
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