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83 ramcharger electrical problem!!!
having a electrical problem.. i have recently replaced the turn signal switch and it only cured half the problem. now when i turn on the headlights tail lights and break lights and running lights don't work. but if i take the blinker fuses out and leave the turn signal on they work......very confussed with this!!!!
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Offhand, the first thing I'd check is the grounding at the sockets, AND check the bulbs for internal filament to filament shorts
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Sounds like you have a floating ground. Verify with DVM the (-) battery to:
1) body 2) engine 3) frame 4) the ground connection under the dash. This is located above the brake pedal. It is a square metal maybe 3" x 3" goldish in color common ground. Add additional grounds or clean and reconnect. I have been running into similar issues with my '83 RC also. Have you deleted the Ammeter and gone with a volt meter yet? On the older vehicles, all makes, the current ran through the ammeter. The connections on the ammeter tend to loosen and cause issues. Also check the condition of the starter switch. this is located on the steering shaft under the dash. Most factory starter switches were green, about 3-4" long. Several fastons hooked up to it. The 10 gage wire with a faston was burned on my unit. These are still available at the auto parts store, around $20 or so. |
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i have replaced the turn signal switch,head light switch,and checked the tail light sockets for pinched or bare wirers. so 440ramcharger i believe you gave me a positive direction i will check that today and hope it cures my issue. AND THANKS FOR ALL THE INSIGHT FROM EVERYONE THAT POSTED THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ISSUE!!!!
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