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Subject:Re: Electrical Gremlins
From:Jim Felder
Date:Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:15:18 -0500

I had this happen on a 400 mile trip in my 1990 Carat, back when I had it.
The problem was grounds... all of them. That fixed the sudden weirdness of
all the lights.

Jim

On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 7:47 PM, John Graham <theklube@gmail.com> wrote:

> Owwwh, no wonder you're asking for help.  I know that you've changed vans;
> what is this critter that you're trying to diagnose?  Sounds like an older
> beast, but a problem in the wiring - but you knew that. . .
>
>
> <http://johntakesgreatpictures.com>
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> On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 8:23 PM, Jamie Auch <jamie@kookymathteacher.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Can anyone give me an idea where to start for looking for a wiring
> > problem. When the key is turned-on, the passenger side turn signals front
> > and back stay on all the time. The driver's side works fine. With the key
> > off, the emergency flashers work, but the brake, oil and battery light
> also
> > flash. Turn the key with the previous situation and the emergency
> flashers
> > stop working and has a steady glow. Any help would be appreciated!
> >
> > Jamie Auch
> >
>