[Xplantdad]

On a 1966 Chevelle SS, when the headlights are on, should the front turn signal bulbs be illuminated also(like later cars...where there is a halfway on setting that just turns on the "parking lights"?)

Or do they just come on when the turn signal is used? If they're supposed to be on when the headlights are on...where's the first place to look to see why they aren't ???

Thanks,

Bruce

 

[vrooom3440]

Is the bulb one filament or two? I may get corrected but I believe that park uses the low wattage filament and turn uses the high wattage filament of a dual bulb. Another way to look at is if there is one wire going into the socket or two.

If you have no front parking lights... validate you do have rear tail lights as both are supplied off of the same switch and I think fuse. Next I would verify you have a ground at the front sockets and no disconnected wires up in the fenderwell/core support area.

Steve

 

[MedicTed]

I'm not sure about the 66's, but they do not illuminate on 64. I'm just not positive what year they made the change. Send a PM to 66 Mystery Chevelle. Mike will be able to tell you.

 

[Dean]

The parking lights are not supposed to come on with the headlights.
The front parking lights and taillights come on when the switch is pulled out to the FIRST knotch.

I believe that was changed in 71 or 72 but not sure.

 

[Xplantdad]

So, what I understand is that they are not illuminated for nighttime driving then? They only come on when you signal for a lane change?

I will check this evening...but I'm almost positive that even on the first notch...they don't come on...? My headlights, tail lights, and turn signal all work fine...so...Hmmmm?

 

[MedicTed]

So, what I understand is that they are not illuminated for nighttime driving then? They only come on when you signal for a lane change?

I will check this evening...but I'm almost positive that even on the first notch...they don't come on...? My headlights, tail lights, and turn signal all work fine...so...Hmmmm?

They should be illuminated when the parking lights are on (the first notch) but go off when the headlights are on (second notch). Remove the switch from the harness and run a jumper from the power for the headlight switch and the parking light wire and see if they come on. IF not it's a wiring problem, if so then the switch.

 

[Xplantdad]

Thanks Ted...I'll let you know what I find out. Have a great evening.

Bruce

 

[Xplantdad]

Well, I finally was able to check it out...and they work like they're supposed to...parking lights on in front and back on first notch...then the fron go off when the light switch is fully pulled out...

Thanks for the help anyways!

 

[MedicTed]

If you want to have the front parking lights on with the headlights, run a jumper from the tail light wire to the parking light wire.