Dash light question
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Lewes Delaware
Dash light question
When I bought my '72 several weeks ago the seller told me the dash lights didn't work (he gave me a bag of bulbs). I took it out after dark fro the first time this morning and sure enough, no dash lights when I turned on the headlights. For s&g's I twisted the headlight **** dimmer and the dash lights came on only very dim, they would go out again if I twisted them back to bright. My guess is I have a defective headlight switch or at least one that needs to be cleaned. Am I right or is there another possible solution.
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Headlight switch is a good candidate to start with. Also I have never taken one of these things apart that didn't need at least 2 or 3 bulbs replaced. Start with the bulbs, then do the switch
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Racer
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Safety Car
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and there is a rheostat for sure as part of the switch. probably deteriorated and worn out. could just be dirty, but i would guess it is in need of replacement.
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Not repairable, the rheostat contact is riveted to a ceramic insulator,
they fail frequently, to prevent this problem, do not dim your dash lights.
they fail frequently, to prevent this problem, do not dim your dash lights.
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