Dash warning lights
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@Don Jaksa Hey it looks like we have the same model. Got a picture of yours? And why did you ask about the Nichrome wire? Just checking or did this sound like a burnout of that wire?
I attached a picture of mine so you could see it.
I attached a picture of mine so you could see it.
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Howz it going
Nice coach
Here is my intro with pictures
www.gmcmotorhome.org
I mentioned the Nichrome wire because if it overheats it can play havok and cause all kinds of weird behavior with the dash controls
On mine, the radio would not work until you turned the headlights on. Just on and off and the radio would play
Once I cleaned up the wires and replace the Nichrome wire, all was well
Nice coach
Here is my intro with pictures
1973 Canyon Lands 260 #1939
Greetings from Arizona I have had this coach for almost three years now and have been busy going through, cleaning and learning all the systems All original Canyon Lands interior It even has the original awning with the contour uprights I have posted all my work on AudioKarma but I am glad to...
www.gmcmotorhome.org
I mentioned the Nichrome wire because if it overheats it can play havok and cause all kinds of weird behavior with the dash controls
On mine, the radio would not work until you turned the headlights on. Just on and off and the radio would play
Once I cleaned up the wires and replace the Nichrome wire, all was well
@Don Jaksa Thanks, I dig your coach as well. That awning is space-age! What kind of awning is that?
EDIT: just read your profile. Original awning with contoured uprights. That is sweet looking.
EDIT: just read your profile. Original awning with contoured uprights. That is sweet looking.
Okay, I was able to get the Parking Brake light to start working. That one was an issue of corrosion. I attempted to get the entry door light working but don't have power to the switch with the key in the on position. I cleaned up the switch and will test again after I track down which fuse controls that power.
I still have the Low Fuel light to address.
I still have the Low Fuel light to address.
It looks like it gets it's power from the 'key in ignition' switch. Probably the same reason your key buzzer is inop.
Okay, time gets away from us now and then but I got back to this today.
I was able to go through the testing procedure in the service manual and I have 1 bad bulb in the set. The rest are good to go.
Also, is this the low fuel sensing mechanism?
It sure does look like a bulb holder. And those blue contacts in there look like they had something pushed into them at one point.
Also, is this supposed to be hanging out loose or does it go here? it fits the hole
Is it testable? And does anyone know where a replacement can be obtained? The part # is 1596747 but I haven't found that online yet.
Edit for afterthought: This is a bulb holder from some other model of the era. In that vehicle, it would have a bulb. It has been repurposed into our motorhomes but instead of lighting its own bulb, it provides signal for the tell-tale assembly to light one of its bulbs.
Since no one has mentioned that it needs a bulb, the bulb must not be necessary to completing the circuit to do its job.
I was able to go through the testing procedure in the service manual and I have 1 bad bulb in the set. The rest are good to go.
Also, is this the low fuel sensing mechanism?
It sure does look like a bulb holder. And those blue contacts in there look like they had something pushed into them at one point.
Also, is this supposed to be hanging out loose or does it go here? it fits the hole
Is it testable? And does anyone know where a replacement can be obtained? The part # is 1596747 but I haven't found that online yet.
Edit for afterthought: This is a bulb holder from some other model of the era. In that vehicle, it would have a bulb. It has been repurposed into our motorhomes but instead of lighting its own bulb, it provides signal for the tell-tale assembly to light one of its bulbs.
Since no one has mentioned that it needs a bulb, the bulb must not be necessary to completing the circuit to do its job.
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As soon as I plug in that sensor/indicator, the low fuel lamp comes on. So looking around with some luck I found these options so far.
www.rickscamaros.com
www.classicheartbeat.com
more research is needed to see if they behave the same
1968-69 Low Fuel Warning Sender Module
The Camaro console fuel gauge is hard to see! All original factory console gauge option Camaros included a visual Low Fuel warning light in the dash. Exceptional quality, USA made Low Fuel module installs as original to the back of the 68-69 console gauge assembly. 1968-69 Module provides a...
LOW FUEL INDICATOR MODULE – Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts
www.classicheartbeat.com
more research is needed to see if they behave the same
The standard GM sensor (fuel tank, oil pressure, engine coolant) was 0-90 ohms for this era. Therefore I'm guessing that low-fuel module should work, but might need the plug reworked for the motorhome application.As soon as I plug in that sensor/indicator, the low fuel lamp comes on. So looking around with some luck I found these options so far.
1968-69 Low Fuel Warning Sender Module
The Camaro console fuel gauge is hard to see! All original factory console gauge option Camaros included a visual Low Fuel warning light in the dash. Exceptional quality, USA made Low Fuel module installs as original to the back of the 68-69 console gauge assembly. 1968-69 Module provides a...LOW FUEL INDICATOR MODULE – Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts
more research is needed to see if they behave the same
Okay I replaced the blown #74 bulb and that is working now. If the key is on and the door opens, the tell-tale light works now.
I've also order the replacement low-fuel signal sender, https://www.rickscamaros.com/1968-1969-camaro-low-fuel-warning-module-33-183042-1.html
I still have the steering wheel to remove and find out why the key buzzer isn't working.
More to come...
I've also order the replacement low-fuel signal sender, https://www.rickscamaros.com/1968-1969-camaro-low-fuel-warning-module-33-183042-1.html
I still have the steering wheel to remove and find out why the key buzzer isn't working.
More to come...
Did you check the horn relay to see if the buzzer wire is plugged in? Some people just unplug it because it is annoying.
Just to add some more detail to this older thread of mine, I was able to remove the steering wheel, clean up a bit of corrosion around the horn contacts, lube the blinker switch for smoother operation, and in regard to the key buzzer, I was able to replace the buzzer relay and adjust the small contact switch in the steering column housing so that now, inserting the key activates the buzzer.
From the 1973 service manual chassis wiring diagram, the wire colours going to the motorhome low fuel module are:
- White (Wht) is the output to the Low Fuel Warning light. Pulls to ground to illuminate the light
- Black (Blk) is ground
- Pink double black stripe (Pink Dbl Blk Str) is the Accy 12V power line
- Light Green (Lt Grn) is the fuel level input to the module from the fuel gauge.
From the new module's description, it sounds like the instructions included with the module give the wiring description. Looking at the wiring of the second photo on the website, if I were a guessing man... but I might be wrong and the magic smoke comes out... I'd say
- Yellow is the output to the fuel warning light (wire to motorhome White wire)
- Black is ground
- Red is 12V power (wire to Pink double black stripe on motorhome)
- Green is fuel level input (wire to Light Green on motorhome)
Just my wild guess so you take your chances.
So https://www.rickscamaros.com/1968-1969-camaro-low-fuel-warning-module-33-183042-1.html didn't work. Lots of fiddling and nothing. So I've ordered https://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-RP20008 and we'll see if I can configure this to behave similar to the original.
EDIT: just realizing it has been almost 2.5 years since there was action on this. Man, things get set on the way-back burner sometimes.
EDIT: just realizing it has been almost 2.5 years since there was action on this. Man, things get set on the way-back burner sometimes.
