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Originally Posted by john charlton
I have had this identical problem and did all what you have done . It finally turned to be a faulty ampmeter which had an intermittent open circuit and sometimes voltage drop across it . A roadside breakdown was cured by dropping the dash and connecting both ampmeter wires to the same terminal , an instant fix . The ampmeter was replaced later . The meter was an older USA unit not offshore . We had been working on the car with no electrical involvement so just a coincidence maybe the same with you . A quick job to jump the meter give it a whirl .
John in heavy rain Suffolk County England .
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Curious, does it matter what side of the meter post that you attach both wires to?
I also don't understand. What is actually happening when you join both wires on a single post?