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11-24-2016, 12:50 PM
Snyder
brake and tail light problem
Thanks for the quick reply, Steve!

It's a 1989 Regency, 34', diesel pusher

Sockets are definitely crusty and the springs are loose too on most of them. 5 out of the six are working, some better than others but that left signal won't light up at all. Are they grounded independently or all togeather?

Thanks so much!

Matt
11-24-2016, 04:57 PM
Steve VW
I do not know the Regency wiring, perhaps one of our owners can comment. Good luck.


9708-M0037-37MM-01
"98" Monarch 37
Spartan MM, 6 spd Allison
Cummins 8.3 325+ hp
11-24-2016, 09:04 PM
Kevin
quote:
Originally posted by Snyder:
It's a 1989 Regency, 34', diesel pusher

Sockets are definitely crusty and the springs are loose too on most of them. 5 out of the six are working, some better than others but that left signal won't light up at all. Are they grounded independently or all together?

Thanks so much!

Matt


I think they are grounded collectively and independently. Steve has sent you down the correct path. I also suggest buying the electrical contact grease and contact cleaner. Clean the contacts, stretch the springs and use the electrical grease in the sockets. Check the grounds in the electrical box. My electrical terminal box is driver side, front basement box.

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11-24-2016, 09:13 PM
Tom and Julie
Ebay has replacement sockets for 99 cents each. Throw the old ones away!


1993 32' Regency Wide Body, 4 speed Allison Trans, Front Entry door, Diamond Plate aluminum roof &
1981 Euro 22' w Chevy 350 engine and TH 400 tranny
11-25-2016, 09:46 AM
MWrench
I certainly agree, replace the old sockets or you will forever be experiencing light failure. Once springs corrode they lose contact or the ability to maintain a good contact.

Grounding will never be the same from coach to coach. Just make sure to clean the area to clip back wire to find an area of clean wire to reconnect.

If it is obvious the area is or will be wet, try to protect or move the connection. Electrical grease will help but is not the cure all if the area is constantly wet or exposed to corrosive effects.


Ed
94 30' Breakaway #3864
30-BS-6B side entry
New Cummins 5.9L, 375+ HP
Allison 6 speed
Spartan chassis
K9DVC
Tankless water heater
11-26-2016, 01:32 PM
Snyder
quote:
replacement sockets

Thanks, everyone! Sincerely appreciate all the awesome advice!