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| | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,682 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,682 | Here's an interesting bit of old truck mystery..
The other day, I was having a hard time getting my truck to start.. and I noticed that turning the key to the "on" position didn't make the gas gauge needle rise.
I turned the heater blower switch on, and nothing.. then I tapped the instrument gauge with my finger.. tap tap.. and the blower kicked on, and the gauges all rose!
I hit the foot start and VROOM off she went!
So now when I get in the truck, I hit the blower switch.. if the blower dosent run, then I tap the instrument gauge glass twice.. tap tap.. and the blower kicks on, then I fire it up.
My guess is I have a bad/loose contact on the back of the gauge cluster, but it sure is a cool "Fonzie" way to start the truck!
an idea is only stupid if you think about it rationally.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 170 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 170 | Built in security system... its a feature! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | Having been through that same problem, I would say you probably have the problem solved. Loose connection on the back of the ammeter.
Good luck,
Joe
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 | Had the same thing as Joe said. Loose wire on ammeter.
Bob | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | And a fire waiting to happen? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,682 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,682 | Originally posted by chuckthetruck:
And a fire waiting to happen? Some folks have flames painted on.. i could have the real thing!
an idea is only stupid if you think about it rationally.
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