1977 Riviera. Apparently, it's haunted.

Discussion in 'Sparky's corner' started by Shurt24, Feb 12, 2017.

  1. Shurt24

    Shurt24 TheRivKid

    I need some assistance.

    77 Riviera. Olds 403.

    I've been having what I beleieve to be ground issues, but I want to get some more opinions on the subject.

    Sometimes, I open the door and my interior lights and locks are working properly. The lights on the door, my dash lights, all working as they should. Other times, when I open the door, I have no interior ANYTHING. Lights, locks, nothing. Can't start the car. My buzzer works in both instances, though. It's not a door buzzer, it is a "key in ignition" buzzer.

    But here's my favorite--I turned on one of the overhead lights. It's one of those dome lights with the dome in the middle (operated by door or Headlight switch) and two independent switched lights. One on each side. I turned on the switched light, and as expected, had nothing. Said "oh, well" for the night. Shut the door, and manually locked both doors. Well (hours later), I noticed the switched light was on. It was NOT on when I left the car earlier.

    Also, in both instances, I cannot start the car. Even when I have power to everything, I turn the ignition, and get what sounds like a loud "click." Last time this happened, I pulled the starter down, and put it back, as though it was jammed....and she fired right up.
     

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