tail lights

[fl_bluebird_1983]

My tail lights quit working, so I started at the breaker behind the
driver side headlight (breaker#6) I have power leaving there. I
checked at the terminal block above the batterys and it is dead
there, so I opened up the dash to get to the switch and I have power
there. With the switch in the parking lights position the dash lights
up green and the parking (tail)lights come on like they should(2 of
the 4 tail lights). With the switch in the headlights position the
headlights come on but no taillights, but the break lights work fine.
My question how does it get from the switch to the terminal block
above the batterys? Is there a relay or some other fuse between the
switch and the terminal block. Also does anyone have a wiring diagram
for the headlight switch. The switch has 6 wires
red= hot
green= hot
orange= headlights
blue= guage lights
black/orange= parking & green dash lights (crimped together on same
lug)

with this setup I'm not sure how you can turn on the tail lights
without using the orange from the headlights, because the
black/orange wires are dead when the switch is in the headlight
position. Otherwise
the dash would be glowing green anytime the headlights were on, but
that would turn on the tail lights

Thanks
Bruce Campbell
Clearwater, FL
83'FC 35 SB
"Blue Skies"

[John Suter]

Bruce,

Try to connect an independent, temporary ground to
the tail lights in order to rule out a ground problem
early in the diagnosis. My experience has been, 9 out
of 10 times, the ground has been at fault when I
received otherwise confusing results.

John Suter
P.S. your yahoo account below, indicates no longer in
service.


--- fl_bluebird_1983
wrote:

> My tail lights quit working, so I started at the
> breaker behind the
> driver side headlight (breaker#6) I have power
> leaving there. I
> checked at the terminal block above the batterys and
> it is dead
> there, so I opened up the dash to get to the switch
> and I have power
> there. With the switch in the parking lights
> position the dash lights
> up green and the parking (tail)lights come on like
> they should(2 of
> the 4 tail lights). With the switch in the
> headlights position the
> headlights come on but no taillights, but the break
> lights work fine.
> My question how does it get from the switch to the
> terminal block
> above the batterys? Is there a relay or some other
> fuse between the
> switch and the terminal block. Also does anyone have
> a wiring diagram
> for the headlight switch. The switch has 6 wires
> red= hot
> green= hot
> orange= headlights
> blue= guage lights
> black/orange= parking & green dash lights (crimped
> together on same
> lug)
>
> with this setup I'm not sure how you can turn on the
> tail lights
> without using the orange from the headlights,
> because the
> black/orange wires are dead when the switch is in
> the headlight
> position. Otherwise
> the dash would be glowing green anytime the
> headlights were on, but
> that would turn on the tail lights
>
> Thanks
> Bruce Campbell
> Clearwater, FL
> 83'FC 35 SB
> "Blue Skies"
>
>
>
>
>


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[fl_bluebird_1983]

The lights work when you pull the knob up one click (parking lights)
but they don't when the switch is in the headlight position (tail
lights) SO I don't think it's a ground problem, but you are right
grounds are a problem alot of the time!

Thanks
Bruce Campbell
Clearwater, FL
83'FC 35 SB
"Blue Skies"

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, John Suter
wrote:
>
> Bruce,
>
> Try to connect an independent, temporary ground to
> the tail lights in order to rule out a ground problem
> early in the diagnosis. My experience has been, 9 out
> of 10 times, the ground has been at fault when I
> received otherwise confusing results.
>
> John Suter
> P.S. your yahoo account below, indicates no longer in
> service.
>
>
> --- fl_bluebird_1983
> wrote:
>
> > My tail lights quit working, so I started at the
> > breaker behind the
> > driver side headlight (breaker#6) I have power
> > leaving there. I
> > checked at the terminal block above the batterys and
> > it is dead
> > there, so I opened up the dash to get to the switch
> > and I have power
> > there. With the switch in the parking lights
> > position the dash lights
> > up green and the parking (tail)lights come on like
> > they should(2 of
> > the 4 tail lights). With the switch in the
> > headlights position the
> > headlights come on but no taillights, but the break
> > lights work fine.
> > My question how does it get from the switch to the
> > terminal block
> > above the batterys? Is there a relay or some other
> > fuse between the
> > switch and the terminal block. Also does anyone have
> > a wiring diagram
> > for the headlight switch. The switch has 6 wires
> > red= hot
> > green= hot
> > orange= headlights
> > blue= guage lights
> > black/orange= parking & green dash lights (crimped
> > together on same
> > lug)
> >
> > with this setup I'm not sure how you can turn on the
> > tail lights
> > without using the orange from the headlights,
> > because the
> > black/orange wires are dead when the switch is in
> > the headlight
> > position. Otherwise
> > the dash would be glowing green anytime the
> > headlights were on, but
> > that would turn on the tail lights
> >
> > Thanks
> > Bruce Campbell
> > Clearwater, FL
> > 83'FC 35 SB
> > "Blue Skies"
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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[cudjoekeytom]

Can anyone provide a source for the taillight assemblies for our 91
WLWB. They have Volvo stamped in the lense and a number (88063). If
not a source, I'd like to know what year and model Volvo these lenses
fit.

Thanks in advance.

Tom Gibbs
91 WLWB
currently in New Smyrna Beach, FL

[Stephen Birtles]

go to http://www.vlvworld.com
they seem to be less than a hundred bucks

Stephen 77fc35 with really old lights



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "cudjoekeytom"
wrote:
>
> Can anyone provide a source for the taillight assemblies for our 91
> WLWB. They have Volvo stamped in the lense and a number (88063). If
> not a source, I'd like to know what year and model Volvo these lenses
> fit.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Tom Gibbs
> 91 WLWB
> currently in New Smyrna Beach, FL
>

[cudjoekeytom]

Thanks. Now I just need to figure out which ones are used on the
coach. The ones on my bird look like the 90-92 740 taillights , but
they could be the 740 lights that are earlier. anybody know which
model year they are for?

Thanks

Tom Gibbs
91 WLWB
New Smyrba Beach, FL

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
wrote:
>
> go to http://www.vlvworld.com
> they seem to be less than a hundred bucks
>
> Stephen 77fc35 with really old lights
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "cudjoekeytom"
> wrote:
> >
> > Can anyone provide a source for the taillight assemblies for our
91
> > WLWB. They have Volvo stamped in the lense and a number
(88063). If
> > not a source, I'd like to know what year and model Volvo these
lenses
> > fit.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Tom Gibbs
> > 91 WLWB
> > currently in New Smyrna Beach, FL
> >
>

[rogerwwebb]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "cudjoekeytom"
wrote:
>
> Can anyone provide a source for the taillight assemblies for our 91
> WLWB. They have Volvo stamped in the lense and a number (88063). If
> not a source, I'd like to know what year and model Volvo these lenses
> fit.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Tom Gibbs
> 91 WLWB
> currently in New Smyrna Beach, FL
>
Tail light lens Fits 90-92 Volvo 740 Sedan --Lt Volvo # 3518175 or
TVV8171,Rt Volvo # 3518176 or TVV8172.

Roger Webb
91WL
Cedar Rapids, IA

[Pete Masterson]

While we're discussing lights ... I recall someone mentioning that
the '95 (and some years before/after) have Ford truck headlight
assemblies. Does anyone have the year and a source?

After washing my rig, I notice that I have moisture inside the lens
of one of the head lights. Is there a gasket kit or do I need to
replace the whole assembly?

Thanks.

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 4203
El Sobrante, CA




On Jul 13, 2006, at 8:48 AM, rogerwwebb wrote:

> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "cudjoekeytom"
>
> wrote:
>>
>> Can anyone provide a source for the taillight assemblies for our 91
>> WLWB. They have Volvo stamped in the lense and a number (88063). If
>> not a source, I'd like to know what year and model Volvo these lenses
>> fit.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Tom Gibbs
>> 91 WLWB
>> currently in New Smyrna Beach, FL
>>
> Tail light lens Fits 90-92 Volvo 740 Sedan --Lt Volvo # 3518175 or
> TVV8171,Rt Volvo # 3518176 or TVV8172.
>
> Roger Webb
> 91WL
> Cedar Rapids, IA
>
>



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[Peggy & Ed McStay]

iam looking to start a new project on the bus and its going to be those
dim and dull tail lights. also going to redo the trailer plug. how
about some input on the best way to get those tail lights and brake
lights to shine bright. also on the trailer plug , lights are also dim.
has anyone changed these lights to lcd. thanks for your input.


ed and peggy mcstay
83FC 35FT rear bath
"lonesome dove"

[John]

Ed,

Check out;

For Taillight upgrade
http://www.pbase.com/image/50381811

For Headlight upgrade
http://www.pbase.com/iamflagman/image/32546768
Click on "NEXT" at the right of each page for more information.


"REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001"
John Finn
'82 35FCRB
BLUEBIRD WANDERLODGE
TO VISIT THE "FINN'S INN EXPRESS" REMODELING ADVENTURE
GO TO;
http://www.pbase.com/image/24977457
HOPKINS, SOUTH CAROLINA

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--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Peggy & Ed McStay"
wrote:
>
> iam looking to start a new project on the bus and its going to be
those
> dim and dull tail lights. also going to redo the trailer plug. how
> about some input on the best way to get those tail lights and brake
> lights to shine bright. also on the trailer plug , lights are also
dim.
> has anyone changed these lights to lcd. thanks for your input.
>
>
> ed and peggy mcstay
> 83FC 35FT rear bath
> "lonesome dove"
>