Electrical plug location?
08-26-2015, 12:21 PM
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Electrical plug location?
Removed steering column and gauges after reinstallation the car has no power at gauges I bought a wiring diagram but I cant find plug with red and red/white wires, does anyone know where it attaches. I'm hoping this is what's keeping electrical system from working properly, thanks, Tony.
08-26-2015, 12:30 PM
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do you have an empty spot on your fuse box where that wire may belong? This link has an image of a 74 but you can see the wire on the left.
http://dougjenkinsgarage.com/blog/ta...zation/page/2/
http://dougjenkinsgarage.com/blog/ta...zation/page/2/
08-26-2015, 12:35 PM
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This plug has a short lead, maybe 4 inches it will not reach fuse box, it has to plug in nearby or another plug coming to it. When I turn the key on I have power on the red wire not the red/white. Thanks, Tony.
08-26-2015, 01:43 PM
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How about just a hint of what the model year might be?
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Looks to be for the wiper service AKA "override" switch- if you have a 69 w/ AC
08-26-2015, 02:30 PM
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When you say "no power at the gauges".........are you referring to illumination lighting on the gauges......
OR....
are you referring to the individual gauges not working?
Use a voltmeter to make sure the fuses in the fuse block are receiving 12-13 volts on EACH SIDE of each fuse when the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
I also had a loose ground wire on the metal case that the gauges attach to.
OR....
are you referring to the individual gauges not working?
Use a voltmeter to make sure the fuses in the fuse block are receiving 12-13 volts on EACH SIDE of each fuse when the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
I also had a loose ground wire on the metal case that the gauges attach to.
08-26-2015, 03:41 PM
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When you say "no power at the gauges".........are you referring to illumination lighting on the gauges......
OR....
are you referring to the individual gauges not working?
Use a voltmeter to make sure the fuses in the fuse block are receiving 12-13 volts on EACH SIDE of each fuse when the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
I also had a loose ground wire on the metal case that the gauges attach to.
OR....
are you referring to the individual gauges not working?
Use a voltmeter to make sure the fuses in the fuse block are receiving 12-13 volts on EACH SIDE of each fuse when the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
I also had a loose ground wire on the metal case that the gauges attach to.
08-26-2015, 03:49 PM
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Thanks everyone!
Car is factory a/c, manual, 1969. Thanks for all leads, it is a slow process but eventually I'll find what is left unconnected or loose.
08-27-2015, 04:17 PM
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Car starts
Jumped neutral switch again and was able to start car, that's one less issue.
Can't find wiper override switch, it could be missing, I'm a new owner and never looked for it.
Still getting no power at ammeter, will work on that next.
Can't find wiper override switch, it could be missing, I'm a new owner and never looked for it.
Still getting no power at ammeter, will work on that next.