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Re: [T3] Electrical gremlins


VW did a very poor job grounding the fuel gage cluster of the early cars. 
you need to install  a ground from the gage case to a chassis point.  the
spring clips just aren't adequate for this and this is your problem.

Keith


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> From: Eduardo Godoy <tardemalynunca@yahoo.com>
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
> Subject: [T3] Electrical gr*รน/ Date: Wednesday, March 17, 1999 10:22 PM
> 
> Hi there everyone,
> 
> I've got the Squareback in good running shape after recovering from it's
> kidnapping tow months ago as well as finally solving the CO poisoning
> problem.
> 
> Thanks again to everyone who helped, especially Jim Adney, you have been
> very kind.  Now I have another question.  After installing an alarm
> system, and removing and refurbishing the wiper motor, I can't seem to
> get the fuel gauge cluster to work right: fuel gauge doesn't budge, turn
> signals don't work, and the generator light stays on when the engine is
> on.  And when I turn on the lights, fuel gauge gets pegged at F.
> 
> I've retraced the wiring and reversed everything I've done prior to this
> invasion of my electrical system.
> Where do I check for the faulty ground? Anybody have a color wiring
> diagram for a '67 they might want to scan for me?
> 
> Happy St. Paddy's,
> Eduardo
>  
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