Recent content by Jeff Erwin

I had a similar problem several years ago in my 71 charger, except it was under the dash. Turned out to be my fault. I started chasing burnt wires, thinking I would just remove and replace any semi-melted wire. After several hours of this I realized I was going to be chasing electrical...

I went after this like I had two issues, the car engine dying suddenly and occasionally not starting when the selector was in P. While replacing the ignition switch I did find a loose wire in the connector to the main wiring harness, and it just happened to be the RUN wire, so odds are that was...

Thanks, I'll look into this.

MSD.

The connector coming out of the steering column was not replaced because it required taking the steering column apart. The original connector then mapped into the connector that came with the new harness. First connection I checked, seems solid.

True that. This has been an issue for some time, I do suspect the shift linkage. Pretty easy adjustment. Still doesn't explain the shut-off issue.

Latest update. I am narrowing the issue down to the ignition switch, just based on the clues and eliminating what it can't be. It's such a simple system, one RUN wire from the switch to coil and distributor. The major clue I am clinging to is the fact that the ignition switch has been...

Ballast and ECU are built into the distributor.

I will check this.

American Autowire harness. Wiring was done 18 months ago, no issues until last night.

Electronic ignition. MSD coil. A coil failure wouldn't explain the dead key when I tried to restart it.

No, engine temp has nothing to do with it. The first time it died the engine had been running about 5 minutes. The second time the engine was at temp. Also no condenser, electronic ignition.

Yes it does, and it was completely replaced when I retired the car 18 months ago. Why would we suspect it? Wire working loose?

I need some expert diagnostic help on this one. 71 Charger 440x6. Runs like a top, purrs like a kitten, all that. Completely rewired the car bumper to bumper 18 months ago, everything's been flawless since then, with one exception. Occasionally the car won't turn over with the column shift...

I am in need of the light lens that goes over the parking brake light in the center of the dash for my 71 Charger. Anyone got one laying around? (picture isn't my dash, obviously...)