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1948 Desoto: lights flash on and off only when driving.


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kfunnyman
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Sep 20, 2009, 11:55 AM

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It's me again.Cool Driving last night, headlights kept going on and off for the entire 20 minute drive. This has happened several times before. The needle on the charging indicator was going nuts. Also, you could here a "click" every time the lights went out. HELP!Laugh Thanks.


Tom Greenleaf
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Sep 20, 2009, 4:32 PM

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Remember that electrical items need both power and good ground. I know the car is pos ground and look for grounding straps that could be bare braided wired that don't connect properly,


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kfunnyman
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Sep 22, 2009, 8:49 PM

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Tom, once again, you were right. Frayed wire, barely touching at the license plate light. Cleaned it up, the problem went away. THANKS! If only the folks in D.C. were as wise and helpful as you.Cool


Tom Greenleaf
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Sep 23, 2009, 1:05 AM

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"COOL BEANS FROM BOSTON" as is said and thanks for the kind words and report of a fix,

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Double J
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Sep 23, 2009, 2:23 PM

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For you Tom............Outstanding...........


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