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 TorxKiwi
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| posted on June 16th, 2014 at 11:41 PM |
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Mystery electrical fault.
Not my car, but had a call from a local bloke who has just picked up a '74 Beetle and is working through his list to get it roadworthy. Has a mystery
electrical problem and is after some advice.
Engine running, headlights off, turn ignition to off, engine stops.
Engine running, Headlights on, turn ignition to off, engine keeps running.
It would seem to be odds on that there is a short-circuit. Any tips on where to start looking? I'll be starting at the wires to the headlight switch
and following them, but happy to take advice.
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| posted on June 17th, 2014 at 05:44 AM |
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Check wiring at headlight switch first.
Look for dodgy modifications that some halfwit has done.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.
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| posted on June 20th, 2014 at 05:58 PM |
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late vws have headlamp turn off built into ing swich when you turn off eng it will go back to park lamps only. possable falt in ing wiring
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Lucky Phil
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| posted on June 23rd, 2014 at 09:34 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by AA003
Check wiring at headlight switch first.
Look for dodgy modifications that some halfwit has done.
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I would be looking for a wire feeding power from the lights into the ignition circuit.
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