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Old 11-01-2009, 02:33 PM   #1
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Headlights make gauges go crazy
I have an 86 Camaro with a 2.8L V6 and a 5 speed manual transmission. The gauges work fine (except gas but I was told that I would have to replace fuel pump for it to work) during the day, but when I turn my headlights on and my gauge lights turn on my rpm gauge and oil pressure gauge go crazy and they also jump around a lot if I use my blinkers. Any ideas?
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Old 11-02-2009, 03:35 AM   #2
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Re: Headlights make gauges go crazy
definitely a case of short circuit. i mean the gauge lights and headlight pass through same flooring - wiring. there may be come crossover which is torn out. make that check
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Old 11-02-2009, 09:41 AM   #3
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Ok thanks I will dig around in there a bit and see what I can find.
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Old 11-02-2009, 11:04 PM   #4
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IIRC there's a ground for the headlights if the front on the passenger side.
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