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04-18-2002, 04:39 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Tempe, Az
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Ign switch
Is there a chance that with a bad ign. switch, running the truck with it's lights on would kill the battery? (battery not recharging) I have changed the alt. and reg.
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04-18-2002, 06:51 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Bothell, WA
Posts: 11,049
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I guess it could be. You've got a leak someplace. Lights aren't controlled by the ignition switch though.
------------------ '69 K-5 Blazer - 350/TH350, 6" lift, 35" tires Bothell, WA
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04-18-2002, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Killingworth, CT. USA
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Attach a temperary (or permanent) volt meter to a hot keyed connection at the fuse box and monitor it while your driving. Should read 13.8 to 14.5 with or without the lights on while your running, if not your still having charging problems.
------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi Killingworth, Connecticut
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04-18-2002, 10:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: indiana
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Hey Bouncy...
MY lights ARE controlled by the ignition. Actually, mine are controlled by SEVERAL things. Ever turn the light switch knob and have your head and parking lights grow dimmer ??? lol ------------------ '70 jimmy 4x4 '98 chevy zr2 (the misses' transpo) '65 stang '81 shovelhead contact me: email--showme219@aol.com
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04-18-2002, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg
Posts: 4,369
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Check the dimmer switch on the floor. Sometimes the plug is poor condition...or the switch is bad. Its a quick easytbing to check,,.. might not be the problem but it eliminates one of the possibilities.
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04-18-2002, 10:34 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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70jimmy4x4
...you got some electrical issues on that thing. I hope you have a fire ext. in your truck...maybe 2. Trust me, being in the middle of nowhere on the side of the road with 6 foot flames will put a damper on your day. esp if you are about 1300 miles from home. (don't ask.....very long story) ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio |
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