Light Problems
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From: Conyers GA
Light Problems
As you can see from my profile, I'm a new member, but I've been reading the posts for several months while looking for a good steel bumper C-3. I just bought a '72 Coupe....40,800 original miles....in GREAT condition, but just I've ran into a little problem that I could use help with.
The both turn signals work OK....until I turn the lights on. The the right turn indicator light in the tach glows and the right turn does not work. All the lights work, dim when on...bright when flashing or brakes applied. Before I start digging into the stock wiring harness (I don't want to Bubbasize it), has anyone run into this and can give me a couple of places to look first.
Any help would be appreciated....thanks.
The both turn signals work OK....until I turn the lights on. The the right turn indicator light in the tach glows and the right turn does not work. All the lights work, dim when on...bright when flashing or brakes applied. Before I start digging into the stock wiring harness (I don't want to Bubbasize it), has anyone run into this and can give me a couple of places to look first.
Any help would be appreciated....thanks.
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From: Easton PA
Re: Light Problems (Martin72)
Check the bulbs. There might be the wrong one in there. They may need a two filament bulb and there is only a one filament bulb in there. If this is the case, they would work fine until you turn the lights on. That's why there are 2 filaments, one for turn sig and one for parking(running) lights.
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From: Conyers GA
Re: Light Problems (Martin72)
I agree....that was baaaaddddd :D :D
Checked the bulbs earlier....both were 1157's....dual elements. Sockets looked clean....
Thanks....I'll keep digging....that is if I can get off from work. May be next weekend....this weekend I'm stuck at work. :cry :mad
Checked the bulbs earlier....both were 1157's....dual elements. Sockets looked clean....
Thanks....I'll keep digging....that is if I can get off from work. May be next weekend....this weekend I'm stuck at work. :cry :mad
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From: Easton PA
Re: Light Problems (Martin72)
Check and make sure that all of your sockets, including side markers, have a good ground. Make sure the wires aren't loose or pulled out.
[Modified by 82dukman, 1:35 PM 3/10/2002]
[Modified by 82dukman, 1:35 PM 3/10/2002]
