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Old 03-15-2004, 05:43 PM
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Flashers, high beams, turning sigs and wipers are inop. Headlights work but go black when I switch to high beams. Horn, radio, brake, back-up, dome etc all work. Thereis a noise from under the dash when I try the wipers.

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Old 03-15-2004, 10:34 PM
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WoW, sounds like several problems actually. Each problem is more or less unrelated. You will need to describe each symptom a little better for proper diagnosis. Start by checking the HL bulbs, dimmer or switch. Check all bulbs in the signal system. Check the ground on the wiper motor.
Old 03-15-2004, 10:50 PM
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Had strange thing like that when the ground wire going to the bellhousing broke on my 79.....
Old 03-16-2004, 12:04 AM
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I'm blowing fuses to the instrument panel and tail lights. I feel your pain.

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