courtesy lights when wet
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courtesy lights when wet
90 vert - Today, is a very rare day that I took the car knowing that it was going to rain. However, after getting in to head out for lunch, the courtesy lights stayed on. This happened before after a wash.
So, I suspect something shorting out when wet. Any ideas where to look? I replaced the driver's side switch twice in the past two months thinking that was the problem. (Delco is my enemy....)
So, I suspect something shorting out when wet. Any ideas where to look? I replaced the driver's side switch twice in the past two months thinking that was the problem. (Delco is my enemy....)
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
I presume your headlight **** isn't twisted to the left?
Does the alarm system work? If not, it's probably a bad door plunger switch. These should disconnect the courtesy light ground circuit when the door is shut.
Does the alarm system work? If not, it's probably a bad door plunger switch. These should disconnect the courtesy light ground circuit when the door is shut.
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From: Santee Ca
Originally Posted by lakerat
90 vert - Today, is a very rare day that I took the car knowing that it was going to rain. However, after getting in to head out for lunch, the courtesy lights stayed on. This happened before after a wash.
So, I suspect something shorting out when wet. Any ideas where to look? I replaced the driver's side switch twice in the past two months thinking that was the problem. (Delco is my enemy....)
So, I suspect something shorting out when wet. Any ideas where to look? I replaced the driver's side switch twice in the past two months thinking that was the problem. (Delco is my enemy....)
Hey CentralCoaster, is that a picture of you and your vette on racelegal.com website with the fastest reaction time?
On a 90 the headlight **** does not control the dome lights. There is a slider switch around the headlight **** for the dome lights.
Last edited by Insane1; Jul 12, 2006 at 01:10 AM.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Originally Posted by Insane1
Hey CentralCoaster, is that a picture of you and your vette on racelegal.com website with the fastest reaction time?.
There's probably a half dozen other ones in the archives too.
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If I ever get my car running again maybe I will see you down there. Have new Edelbrock aluminum heads and a LPE 74211 roller cam to install.
I saw one in the same set of you taking off. What are your times?
I saw one in the same set of you taking off. What are your times?
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Best is a 8.64. I've been running brackets lately and trying to improve my reaction times and consistency. I think I had a .502 and .503 that night also
I've got some more parts on the shelf though.
As bob barker might say, "come on down!" Need any help with the topend work?
I've got some more parts on the shelf though. As bob barker might say, "come on down!" Need any help with the topend work?
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From: Santee Ca
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Best is a 8.64. I've been running brackets lately and trying to improve my reaction times and consistency. I think I had a .502 and .503 that night also I've got some more parts on the shelf though.
As bob barker might say, "come on down!" Need any help with the topend work?
I've got some more parts on the shelf though. As bob barker might say, "come on down!" Need any help with the topend work?
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