Key turned off, engine shuts down but light still on

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:59 pm

Well if it's volts (well spotted MT) then sounds like it's working ok.
Note - voltmeter must be connected through the ignition switch - because it draws current all the time to get the reading, and so will flatten the battery overnight!

Post by **mrsnak** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:14 pm

bmcecosse wrote:Well if it's volts (well spotted MT) then sounds like it's working ok.
Note - voltmeter must be connected through the ignition switch - because it draws current all the time to get the reading, and so will flatten the battery overnight!

Yes, it's connected through the ignition switch!

Post by **mrsnak** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 2:51 am

Now that those two (actually 3) leads off regulator were disconnected my windshield wipers and turn signals no longer work.
Don't know if this was something that the mechanic may have done "fixing' other things prior or if this occured after I disconnected the wires.
Electrical is not my forte. Both were working fine recently.

Any thoughts?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 1:18 pm

Obviously they have lost the feed - so try each wire in turn on the battery +ve until the wipers etc spring back into life!

Post by **mrsnak** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:04 pm

Sorry for being a little dense on this. Are you referring to trying the 3 wires I disconnected from the regulator?

Post by **PSL184** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:28 pm

Hi, yes Roy was referring to the 3 wires off the regulator. Those wires power certain circuits so one or more willl be providing power to lights, wipers, horn etc....

Post by **mrsnak** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:27 pm

So just wire one that works directly to battery? Maybe inline fuse?

Post by **PSL184** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:00 pm

You can still use the regulator to provide power, you don't have to permanently power direct to battery - just for testing purposes.

Post by **mrsnak** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:32 pm

Got it! -will test today.

Post by **PSL184** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:22 pm

Let us know.....

Post by **mrsnak** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 2:55 am

Reattached those wires and initially no wiper or blinkers.
Now I see that if wind is blowing in the right direction

wipers occasionally work. Think I just need to spend some time under the dash with contact cleaner.
On another note (purists look aside). Thought it was a brilliant idea to put a '59 -'67 VW bus gas tank (because they're cheap brand new and fit) with sending unit in my truck without thinking that gas gauge wouldn't work.
Went to VW parts and got a rebuilt '67 Karmann Ghia gauge (same depth sending unit). Will install this week.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:03 pm

If the tank fits and is available locally - why not!!

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