electrical problems

Discussion in '1960-1966' started by David, Aug 28, 2001.

  1. David

    David Member

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    I've fixed all the electrical problems on my truck, with your guy's help. I really appreciate it!!

    Here's my new problem:
    Due to the wiring harness, and steering column being "mickey moused",I replaced the hole wire harness under the dash. I'm also replacing the newer steering column,for an original one. I have tail lights, and parking lights, but no headlights.

    Also I have one more question, does Chevy Duty sell the replacement blinker cable, that runs from the blinker arm, down to the base of the column to the switch?
    I was told only 1962 trucks had this cable?
    If anyone knows let me know, any info would be appreciated.
    David
     
  2. David

    David Member

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    Since I posted the first message, I traced the problem to a break in the wire to the plug of the high/Low beam switch. Now I have low beam only, i'm gonna replace the switch and see if that will solve the problem.

    I also took out the late model column,and put an original one from a 62' donor. I fixed the cable wire that go's to the turn signal switch.
    But when I hooked up the horn button, it sounds like the relay, and a slight horn mumble when the horn button is pressed.

    Does the horn need to be adjusted or replaced? Or the relay?
    The horn was never hooked up when I purchased the truck.
    If anyone could help me on this, I'd appreciate it.
    David on the horn
     
  3. Skippys62

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    Your horn definately needs to be replaced. If you can hear the relay working, that means that everything leading up to it is good.

    Skippy}>
     
  4. David

    David Member

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    Hey Skippy,

    I hooked up the horn to a friends 65' and it worked. I replaced the horn relay,and that took care of it.:)

    David
     
  5. Skippys62

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    Well, that was my bust, sorry david. The noise that you were hearing that sounded like a relay was really the horn button making contact with the metal plate underneath.

    Skippy
     

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