Subject: Re: Brake light short
Author: Paul Linn
Date: Nov 1, 2002, 3:49 PM
Post ID: 1711316722
Rich,
I have seen the pins that make contact with the base of the bulb come loose
and actually pull thru the fiber board/plastic disk they are on. You can get
a replacement at any auto parts store. Just get one of those bulb holders
you can mount anywhere and use the guts from it.
Paul
Midlothian, Va
73 Eldo project "Elvira" which is now at a halt due to moving!
76 T3 basket
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rich Pardo" <richp-@hotmail.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 5:25 PM
Subject: Brake light short
| I've got a 69 Ambo with the original CEV tail light. Every time I go for a ride, the brake light fuse blows. It doesn't blow right away,so it is hard to trace. Here is what I've done so far: 1. isolated the brake light to it's own fuse 2. run a new wire from the battery to the fuse 3. run a new wire from the other side of the fuse to the front and rear brake switch 4. run new wire from the other side of the brake switches to the brake light 5. changed the brake light bulb. The only thing I haven't changed is the brake light assembly itself, though I did examine it and it appears in OK shape. Is there a history of these things shorting out? Can the positive terminal inside of the socket touch the negative side? Only thing I can think of is that it moves due to vibration during riding. Anyone have any ideas? Anyone got a decent replacement for sale? I guess I've got until next spring to figure it out. Thanks. |