Re: 23 series battery gauge problem

Posted by Deskdriver On 2014/10/8 11:16:06

Found the problem. Fish'n Jim was right.
Looked for shorts everywhere and taped many wires. I had left my flashlight on under the dash after taping some more wires. Then reconnecting the battery I watched the ammeter needle bounce back and forth. Then I saw the smoke in the flashlight beam. The drivers side courtesy light had electricians tape on it which was starting to melt. It was hot to the touch. I cut the wires and removed the socket / bulb. That was the problem. Good call.

My Dad said when I was growing up "Now for the smoke test" guess this where it came from.

Thanks guys for the help!!
B.