OK here I need the help of the masses (and Dan Masters) on an electrical
problem.
I had a short in my car about 3 weeks ago, just got around and finished it
last night. The battery has been pretty much dead this whole time. I
revived the car, solving several electrical problems in the process. Now
that the car is driving I am experiencing several peculiar symptoms. When
the headlights are on The Tachometer will not operate and the turn signal
indicator will not flash, even though the turn signals do flash. The Tach
(when operating) dips when the turn signals are on to the rythem of the
turn signals. The Electric fan is not turning on ( I have checked the
switch and the wiring and it all seems ok). After jumping the battery a
couple of times it is taking very little for it to die again. I am
presuming that all this is because my battery is now trash and does not
have enough power to operate everything and the tiny alternator is doing
everything it can to keep the car going, Am I correct or did I possibly
miswire something? Any and all answers are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Patrick Bowen
'79 Spitfire - daily driver
'79 Spitfire - soon to be daily driver
'76 Spitfire - parts car
Jacksonville FL
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