68 Wiper Override Light
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Racer
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From: Loxahatchee FL
68 Wiper Override Light
Can anyone tell me how this light gets power? I just installed a new dash harness from Lectric Limited and I cannot get this light to light. The socket has a single black wire running to it, which seems kind of odd to me since black is suppose to be ground. I've looked at the wiring diagram in my AIM and this light isn't even listed. My wiper overide switch works fine, but the light doesn't come on.
Thanks,
Rick L.
Thanks,
Rick L.
Melting Slicks
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Hi
I am a bit lost what you mean with this light.
Is it possible that 68 did not have such light at all ?
I can't even remember this on any other chrome bumper Vette.
Rgds. Günther
I am a bit lost what you mean with this light.
Is it possible that 68 did not have such light at all ?
I can't even remember this on any other chrome bumper Vette.
Rgds. Günther
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It seems to me that the warning light circuit must depend on the position of the wiper over ride switch under the steering column. What are the wires at the switch, does the switch complete the ground so the warning light shines?
Regards,
Alan
Regards,
Alan
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Do you mean to the switch between the two vacuum leavers under the steering column?
On my early 68 comes to this switch one black wire, doesn't have Wiper Override light.
Avner
Last edited by avner; Apr 20, 2009 at 01:40 AM.
Melting Slicks
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Can anyone tell me how this light gets power? I just installed a new dash harness from Lectric Limited and I cannot get this light to light. The socket has a single black wire running to it, which seems kind of odd to me since black is suppose to be ground. I've looked at the wiring diagram in my AIM and this light isn't even listed. My wiper overide switch works fine, but the light doesn't come on.
Thanks,
Rick L.
Thanks,
Rick L.
Here is schematic showing the light. A single wire to the light. This probably means that the light is getting its ground from the instrument bezel.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_i...0088_large.jpg
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Loxahatchee FL
It was my understanding that the override switch interrupted ground when engaged, stopping the wiper motor.
I always thought the Wiper Override light was an early 68 "feature" and that it changed to Headlight in later builds.
I'll see if I can ground the bulb and get it to come on.
Thanks!
I always thought the Wiper Override light was an early 68 "feature" and that it changed to Headlight in later builds.
I'll see if I can ground the bulb and get it to come on.
Thanks!
