<VV> Directional Signal Assembly

[Rich Purtell]

I ran a ground directly from the socket ground tab to the battery negative, 
no success. Earlier today I replaced the socket with a new metal (better 
ground contacts) one just in case, didn't cure the problem.
Rich
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Rich Purtell" <rpurtell1 at comcast.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 8:03 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Directional Signal Assembly


> Sounds to me like a poor ground or a poor connection at the LR.  The turn 
> signal and the brake light use the same filament in the bulb.  The ground 
> is strong enough to pass current for the tail lights, but not strong 
> enough to pass current for the more demanding (brighter) brake/turn 
> lights.
>
> Try some sand paper in the socket (sides and bottom contacts) and where 
> the light housing contacts the car body.
>
> Later, JR
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rich Purtell" <rpurtell1 at comcast.net>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 6:07 PM
> Subject: <VV> Directional Signal Assembly
>
>
> I have metered out the wiring on my 1966 Corsa brake and turn signal 
> circuits and have come to the conclusion the switch assembly is at fault. 
> I have no brake light or directional indicator on the left side (rear). 
> The front left signal does flash and the right side works both front and 
> rear if you hold your mouth just right. Before I do anything drastic is 
> there anything else to check? I have continuity all the way from the 
> connector on the steering column to the rear lights. Is it possible to 
> clean or bend the contacts on the switch or should I just go ahead and 
> start searching for a replacement?
>
> Rich 66 Corsa Conv./Houston
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