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mondshine
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Serpent7
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 Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:10 am Post subject: Re: Dual Brake Circuit Warning Lamp |
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Thanks!
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Dougster43
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| Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: Dual Brake Circuit Warning Lamp |
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Just got my 73 back running today and I am having an odd brake circuit warning light operation. I read the Captains explanation (which is great), but it doesn't explain my issue.
When I turn the ignition on, the brake warning light turns on as it should for a bulb check. The generator light also turns on as expected. Then when I start the car, the generator light turns off, but the brake warning light stays on. It remains on indefinitely except when I push the brake pedal - it turns off for as long as I have the brake pedal pushed, and then it turns back on when I take my foot off of the brakes.
Has anyone ever had an issue like that or have any idea of what might be causing the issue? |
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Semper_Dad
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| Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: Dual Brake Circuit Warning Lamp |
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Transistor in indicator faulty
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Gene Kisner
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| Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: Dual Brake Circuit Warning Lamp |
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| Simple fix. The warning light is defective. Replace it. |
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Dougster43
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: Dual Brake Circuit Warning Lamp |
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Ok I figured out the issue, was operator error!!
Turns out I had the wires swapped on terminals K and 61 on the warning light (dang small terminal numbers...) . Landed the wires properly and the light works perfectly. Still chasing through the wiring but so far that's my only blunder. |
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