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Title: Crazy indicator lights problem - could be ground?
Post by: boggs1227 on April 16, 2014, 10:15:02 am

Just picked up a 1982 K20.  I'm working on getting it ready for inspection and I'm trying to hash out an electrical problem I'm having.  Here are the symptoms:

Turns signals don't work and dash indicators stay on constantly.
E-brake light does not come on
Dome light stays on until doors are opened - then it turns off?!?
Wipers don't work
Dash light for speedo doesn't come on
Fuel gauge doesn't work

I'm thinking there is probably a ground issue in the steering column, but I want to cover all of my bases.  If anyone can give me any insight, it would be much appreciated.  Thanks.

Chris

Title: Re: Crazy indicator lights problem - could be ground?
Post by: Captkaos on April 22, 2014, 10:08:31 pm

for the turns you have bad bulbs somewhere.
E brake, check the bulb
Dome, sounds like it is wired incorrectly
is the wiper getting power
is speedo light burn out, check the bulb
does the fuel gauge do anything?

Title: Re: Crazy indicator lights problem - could be ground?
Post by: Dan75k20 on May 17, 2014, 08:53:47 pm

Also check ground wires I had a dash indicator on fo r turn signal on because the ground wire was broken under the hood  for the front left turn signal

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