1974 IMP. /Towing problem Electrical

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Hello Roger,

 I would say that someone, in tapping into the light wires for the taillights must have tapped into the fuel gauge wire which would be grounded through the trailer lights and wouldcause that problem. Try testing the connections in the back of your car/truck with a test light to verify which are the correct wires for left, right, tail, and stop lights. And make sure you have a ground connection in your tow plug. Trailer hitches sometimes loose their ground due to grease and dirt accumulation.

 

God Bless,

        Russell Sullivan

                1966 Crown Coupe 2 dr ht

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From: Roger Cooper

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Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 2:56 PM

Subject: IML: 1974 IMP. /Towing problem Electrical

I rented a uhaul trailer and headed to VA to move some equipment , I happened to look down at gas gauge it was pegged hard right after reaching destination I unplugged electrical connection to the trailer and left trailer hitched up the gas gauge worked okay , plugged electrical connection back up gas gauge pegged.

Any body know why????

Roger Cooper CLT NC