Re: '55 Torsion Level System Trouble Shooting

Posted by HH56 On 2018/12/12 20:16:42

If you already have a kit very doubtful it is polarity sensitive. The only thing I know of that can be added or replaced in the TL system that could be sensitive is the solid state rework of the control switch.

I would suggest checking for 12v coming from the starter solenoid via the inline fuse feeding the solenoids and motor and also the 12v coming from the body feed fuse going to the control switch. Fuses are in both of those circuits and if the fuses are OK the holders have still been known to oxidize and cause problems. Both voltages are checked from under the car on a 55.

The 12v from the starter solenoid and the inline fuse will be on the large copper buss bar nearest the ground which is connected across two of the terminals on the solenoid sides. The 12v from the brake switch will be on the light green wire which I believe is on the middle terminal of the 55 control switch. If the 55 switch has been replaced with the enclosed 56 version you will need to remove the small cover but the voltage is still on the middle terminal inside the enclosure.

If the voltage on the light green wire is missing then time to start troubleshooting with the brake switch and kit but if both voltages are present then something else is going on with the control switch, limit switch or solenoid.