Flash and engine dies
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Flash and engine dies
New gremlin today. Turn signal flash indicator started randomly coming on approx every 10 seconds, and kills the engine. If I'm running down the street, it just restarts and it's no issue. If I come to a stop and don't rev the engine, it's gone, but starts right back up. No lights on the outside of the truck are coming on when this happens and turning on the blinker/hazzard makes no difference. Electrical is not my strong point, so any help or suggestions are appreciated.
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Re: Flash and engine dies
Clarification- the lights on the outside of the truck will come on if I turn them on, but turning them on does not stop the short.
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Re: Flash and engine dies
I can't help on this one but I'm sure someone will chime in soon. I can't wait to hear the answer....
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Re: Flash and engine dies
What kind of ignition system are you running? Original points? Petronix?
I would spray out the key switch with electric parts cleaner, I would check the Molex connector on the side of the air tunnel. And I wonder if you have short/loose connection between the key switch and the rest of the system.
I would spray out the key switch with electric parts cleaner, I would check the Molex connector on the side of the air tunnel. And I wonder if you have short/loose connection between the key switch and the rest of the system.
"It's as stupid and wonderful as owning a pet elephant."
1974 Pinzgauer 710M
1990 Puch G Wagon 230 GE
1974 Pinzgauer 710M
1990 Puch G Wagon 230 GE
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Re: Flash and engine dies
Pertronics- I had the molex apart 4 months ago and cleaned but good advise to do it again. Will also try the electrical cleaner as prescribed- thanks!
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Re: Flash and engine dies
Any popped breakers?
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1968 Haflinger
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1978 GMC Palm Beach (Hey, its got 6 wheels!!)
1968 Haflinger
1965 Pathfinder
1978 GMC Palm Beach (Hey, its got 6 wheels!!)
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Re: Flash and engine dies
Success! Ended up being the molex. Thanks for the suggestions and advise!
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Re: Flash and engine dies
Glad to hear it! Intermittent engine problems can be a real pain.
"It's as stupid and wonderful as owning a pet elephant."
1974 Pinzgauer 710M
1990 Puch G Wagon 230 GE
1974 Pinzgauer 710M
1990 Puch G Wagon 230 GE