stevem
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Post by stevem on Nov 16, 2006 18:11:16 GMT
When I connect the front side light the back light goes out, the brake light glows extra bright and blows.
If I connect the bulb in parrallel to the rear light with a couple of wires the same happens
It's a 66 125 super, 6v ac
Any Ideas?
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Post by bryno on Nov 16, 2006 21:06:51 GMT
I'm no expert on electricary, but sounds like the route of the fault is in the tail light, check the earth connection or make a temporary earth from the bulb holder to the frame with a bit of wire.
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stevem
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Post by stevem on Nov 16, 2006 21:20:47 GMT
Thanks, I'll give it a whirl,
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stevem
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Post by stevem on Nov 17, 2006 17:45:55 GMT
Ok.... so an extra earth made no differance... but... As the tail light as was bright as the brake light I tried a lower wattage bulb, front and back (dont ask me why) and.... tada... the lights all work!!! WTF!!!  Can any one explain this? |
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Post by bryno on Nov 17, 2006 19:24:08 GMT
I guess the bulbs you had in were probably the wrong wattage to start with then, anyway, good to hear it all works now  ... |
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stevem
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Post by stevem on Nov 18, 2006 17:07:21 GMT
Not only does it work but our 40 year old Vespa "sailed" through the MOT this morning.
WOOHOOO!!!!!
It's the wife's scoot so I am on mega brownie points!
Toilet seat up, empty beer cans in the kitchen, burgers for tea, boxing on TV tonite, oh what more could I ask for....
How long will that last?
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mrsm
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Post by mrsm on Nov 18, 2006 17:35:02 GMT
If you can make it pull better and go a bit faster, you can leave the toilet seat up until tomorrow evening. Would Sir like another beer now?  Well done xxx |
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