Ward said:
Ok, guys, my tach, gauges (gas and temp) and turn signals are not working.
First, it would come and go, now just mostly dead. Sometimes, they would
partially work until I apply brakes, the tach needle would just drop to
zero.
So must be the voltage stabilizer behind the speedo right? I received the
new one and I tested it briefly. Didn't seem to make a difference. Will
try to install completely to test further. Anything else I need to check?
Sounds like a bad ground(s). I had a similar experience with my '78
and got everything back on-line by attaching new ground-wires to
each individual component (LOTS of spaghetti under the dash!). Only later
did I discover that the underdash grounds all join together into one big
ground-wire which is screwed into the firewall (engine-side) to the
left of the battery.
BTW, how do you guys take off the heater knobs? I don't seem to have an
allen wrench small enough to fit the bolt. I've got four or five sets,
none
will fit!!
I too have several allen-wrench sets, but only one small enough for
the heater knobs. I guard it carefully, keeping it stowed in a
foam block so I won't lose it. You're welcome to borrow it (I'll be home
tomorrow, but not Tuesday); if you want to, contact me off-list
or call at 301-949-9552.
Cheers, Ree G. - 78 Spit, runs good except for cloppity-clop from rear upon
decelaration
77 Spit, looks good but sudden lack of power
(suspect fuel-line blockage)
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