<VV> 66 Monza Sedan electrical short found it yet ?

[K. Michael Kost]

Try unplugging the engine compartment harness (jumper the 12V line into the main 
harness) and see if it still happens. If it still happens reconnect and 
disconnect the trunk harness and try again. If it still happens unplug your 
dimmer. If it still happens your problem is in the main harness or the switch.

Mike Kost



________________________________
From: Charles Lee <chaz at properproper.com>
To: carl at pcxcomputers.com
Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Sent: Wed, November 9, 2011 10:33:13 AM
Subject: <VV> 66 Monza Sedan electrical short found it yet ?

Hi Carl,

Just curious if you found the source of your short circuit problem ?

Hope it works out without replacing harnesses !

Charlie


-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Carl Wager
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 3:26 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> 66 Monza Sedan electrical short

This 66 was recently restored.  It was completed about 15 months ago.  Last
month, I pulled the light switch on and the tail lights shorted out about 15
seconds later.  It was obvious that something was sapping the power.  If I
turned the light switch off, everything went back to normal.  After
replacing the fuse, all works well until the light switch is pulled.  Then
the short again.  I am hoping someone has some ideas on this.  The blinkers
and brake lights work fine.  I believe it to be the switch.  Others have
said it is more than likely the dimmer switch or a loose ground.  All ideas
will be appreciated.

Thanks

Carl