RE: Electrical blues

[Paul Lennemann <pjlenn@xxxxxxxxx>]

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It sounds like you've tried all of the right things.  With the symtoms 
being exhibited by the headlights and horn I would first suspect the 
bulkhead connector.  It would seem that there is inadequate current 
getting to them.
Gary H. wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Need help on an electrical glitch on a ?62 Plymouth. 
> 
> I turned the ignition key and the starter spun. The car didn?t start 
> right up (been sitting a few weeks) so I thought I?d squirt a shot of 
> starting fluid.
> 
> When I turned the key next I got no starter spin, just a spark/click/pop 
> 
> type noise like when a battery cable is not fully making contact. I 
> tightened up the battery cables and still no starter spin.
> 
> The headlights are dim and the pressing the horn ring only makes the 
> horn relay buzz mournfully.
> If I press the horn ring with the headlights on the lights, already dim, 
> 
> get much dimmer.
> 
> So far I?ve:
> 
> *  tested the battery on another car & it spins the starter like crazy.
> 
> *  cleaned the battery cables and the battery ground to the engine.
> 
> *  took off the bulkhead connector and cleaned all the connections. 
> 
> *  took off all the connections on the starter relay switch and cleaned 
> them. 
> 
> Seem like some ground somewhere is corroded? 
> 
> Not sure what to check next.
> 
> Any tips? 
> 
> Thanks,
> Gary H. 



Plyguy
'63 Sport Fury
440/727

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