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

[shortle]

Very good suggestions Mike. The old "process of elimination" method. Alleviates the guessing. I hope we get an update soon.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301


-----Original Message-----
>From: "K. Michael Kost" <vairmike at sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: Nov 9, 2011 9:58 AM
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> 66 Monza Sedan electrical short found it yet ?
>
>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
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