C2 '66 Backup lights, other stuff not working

[Mark P.]

The switch has been replaced in my 66, but I just noticed that the bulb housing has come out of the lens housing and needs to be put back in. New car, new problems, I guess. Anyway, I'm going to do that tonight, but is it possible that both backup lights would cease to work if one became disconnected from the main housing? Any other tips I need to check on before pulling my hair out?

I may have other more serious issues since the gas gauge, the voltage gauge, the temp gauge, courtesy and glove box lights don't work. Voltage meter was replaced by the previous guy, then he gave up. The front wiring harness was corroded and has been replaced, and everything else works great, but the fuse block is still the original, but a little corroded. Any ideas? Could any of these items be related? I know, lots of problems...where to start...as always, I appreciate all the great advice I get from you gentlemen.

Thanks,
Mark

[William C.]

Re: C2 '66 Backup lights, other stuff not working

If the fuse block is coddoded on the part you see, there is a good chance the connections feeding the fuseblock (behind the block itself) are also corroded, also the condition of the connection fron the dash side to the engine side may be suspect. A thorough inspection and cleaning of all connections including the fuse connectors may start you in the right directon. Most of the circuits you have mentioned are independent of each other, and most have a pretty good troubleshooding guide in the service manual. I'd start there...

[Mark]

Re: C2 '66 Backup lights, other stuff not working

Thanks, Bill. Good suggestion. I just wondered if any experts out there thought they might be related for some odd reason. Stranger things have happened. I had to replace my fuse block on my 65 because it was so bad, and wondered if it was recommended to do an overhaul on the fuse box on all C2's. Hopefully, I can just recondition it and not have to replace it. What's more, I hope that's the problem...because if it's not, I have many individual issues. Time to dig in and check it out.

Mark