Fuel reserve switch.

[mrdonut12]

Good advice. When electrical devices do weird things, it's most
commonly a ground connection. If the current can't leave the circuit
through the normal ground, it seeks other circuits. That's why gauges
and so forth react when additional power is applied.
Clean all ground connections. One way to clean a connector is to
simply unplug it and plug it in quite a few times. Carefully inspect
all wire connectors for evidence of heat or corrision. Some 400 to
600 grit sandpaper can clean well if you can get it in there. This is
a great method to use on the eyelet connectors with a bolt holding
them down. A small wire brush is also good.
Some connectors may be loose and you may be able to tighten them
by crimping them tighter.
Another method is to take a pair of needle nose pliers and tweak
the male connectors to about a 10 or 15 degree angle, so they make
good contact when plugged back in because they're in a bind.
A few notes from a car mechanic if it helps anyone.

George Witt
81 FC 35
Lincoln, Nebraska



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
> Our 88 FC had all kinds of weird symptoms, With lights, especially
> when the ignition was turned to the on position.
> Under the dash there are about four large wireing connectors.
> I opened these connections sprayed compresses air, then cleaned all
> connections with electronic contact cleaner.
> It has worked fine for over a year.
>
> Some of the pins in the connectors were black and tarnished from
> current draw. Everything electrical on the dash, flows thru these
> connectors. Be sure too retighten the screw on collars, they tend to
> loosen over the years from vibration.
> Be careful and cautious, there are lots of wires under the dash. Try
> not to bend the dash panel too much, it flexes. The illuminesent
> lighting foils do not like to be bent too far.
>
>
> Bill 88 FC
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Johnny M Slone"
> wrote:
> >
> > Hey to all. I need to remove the headlight switch from my dash
> panel
> > and need to know how it releases. I have a problem that when I
> turn
> on
> > the park lights it affects a couple of the guages. One good thing
> that
> > happens is the fuel guage increases by about 1/8 of a tank. Should
> I
> > try to fix a problem like that or not. I suspect that the problem
> is
> in
> > the guage light wiring. Am I on the right track or not.
> > Thanks ,
> > Johnny M Slone
> > Pikeville, Kentucky (Stompin ground of the Hatfield and McCoys)
> > 84 PT35
> >
>