I'm think'n a short in my 78 Silver Anniversary

[Steve H.]

When I start the engine I notice:
the battery warning light in on;
the tach is frozen;
the battery gauge is not working;
the "lights on" chime begins when I turn on the parking or head lights;
the cigar lighter does not work.

Some times everything works fine until I begin driving a while, then the "short" takes affect.

Read the article on "Fusable Links" by Dick Robinson (and thanks, good timing) but I'd like to start at the issue if I can. Otherwise I'll have "Now where the hell does this go" parts all over.

Thanks for any help.

Steve Holtz
Sautee, GA

[Tom R.]

Re: I'm think'n a short in my 78 Silver Anniversary

Check your grounds! Especially the ground cable off the starter that connects to the frame.