Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1998 13:34:09 GMT From: Mark Trudgill <mtrudgillnopsamet.co.uk> Subject: Re: 86' 900 electical glitch
The message <74us17$ijmnopsamsc03.worldnet.att.net> from <al.nehlsnopsamdnet.att.net> contains these words: > My original problem was when the headlights were on and you stepped on > the brakes, it would stop the turnsignals. > I went thru all the bulbs and replaced the brake light switch, no help. > In the last week the problem morphed a bit: now it doesn't matter if > the lights are on or off, if my turnsignals are on or my flashers, stepping > on the brake pedal overrides them. > When I step on the brakes both turnsignal indicators dimmly lite up, not > as bright as when the turn signals are on by themselves. > Any suggestions would be appreciated This sounds like a classic symptom of a poor earth. Check and clean all your terminals first, and also look out for any chaffed or broken wires. Mark Trudgill..