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Subject:Re: Electrical Gremlins
From:Jamie Auch
Date:Mon, 25 Aug 2014 23:20:07 -0400

Jim,
This is an '89 Blue Star. Thank you for your advice. How many grounds are there?

-Jamie

On Aug 25, 2014, at 9:15 PM, Jim Felder wrote:

> 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>
>> 
>> 
>> 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
>>> 
>> 

Jamie Auch
jamie@kookymathteacher.com