65 Re-wiring problem - HELP
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From: Leland, NC
65 Re-wiring problem - HELP
Hi Guys. I recently bought all new wiring harnesses for my 65 convertible. I have finished the task and everything works great except the dash lights are really dim 
. I have installed a new headlight switch and all new bulbs. Getting the dash bulbs in there is absolute hell as I guess most of you know 
Any ideas regarding what might be the problem 
?
Thanks,
Bob
. I have installed a new headlight switch and all new bulbs. Getting the dash bulbs in there is absolute hell as I guess most of you know Any ideas regarding what might be the problem ?Thanks,
Bob
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my guess... either bad ground on inst cluster or rheostat not turned up enough. alligator clip a test lead to cluster and good gnd on vin crossbar. measure voltage to bulb socket also.
chuck
chuck
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Thanks! 
Unfortunately the old headlight switch was trashed which is what, among other things, started this whole journey. I have turned up the rheostat all the way & only got very dim results 
. Good ground sounds like a good idea. Thanks again 
Unfortunately the old headlight switch was trashed which is what, among other things, started this whole journey. I have turned up the rheostat all the way & only got very dim results . Good ground sounds like a good idea. Thanks again
Burning Brakes
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From: Henderson MI
Originally Posted by Realtor-Bob
I have finished the task and everything works great except the dash lights are really dim
Take a bulb and hook it to your battery and "see" what kind of brightness there is with a known full 12V on it.
I agree with chuckievette about the rheostat, it may be the cause.
as was mentioned, take note of the voltage at a socket at both min and max of the rheostat.
Chuck
