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squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 31 Jul 2003, 9:56 pm

#70202

Not sure what's going on here.

I've got a '76 Superbug American import.....

Right rear tail light is out, plate light, as are the two front running lights [parking lights built into indicators]. The indicators themselves are working ok, as are the rear brake lights.

I checked the fuses before it got too dark without finding anything wrong, but haven't check the bulbs yet.

I'm not sure if this is wired differently, but surely a blown bulb wouldn't take out other lights? This doesn't sound right, and never had it like this in the past.

All four lights [front running lights, plate light and right rear tail light], all went out at the same time. I'll check the simple things [bulbs] tomorrow......any other ideas anyone?

Squiz......

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Aug 2003, 8:59 am

#70283

Squiz

I have emailed you the wiring diagrams and fuse box for your car

You have a fuse out or "unlikely" a break

Need to check carefully sometimes they fracture not burn and you cant tell until you pull it and it falls to pieces.

Futue te ipsum!!!

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 1 Aug 2003, 9:46 am

#70290

Thanks Barry. I've swapped a few bulbs around and the problem stays with the side. I'm about to get one of the VW head sparkies from work to check it out - hopefully he'll pop a voltmeter on.

Squiz......