Hi everyone, I could use your expertise cause I completely suck at electrical.
I have a 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger. 318
Two problems. #1- as soon as I start the engine, the Instrument fuse (3A), I think this is fuse #7, blows. If the ignition key is turned to the ON position, all dash lights are still good. But the moment the car is started, the INSTR fuse blows, killing all dash lights.
Background: I replaced the dimmer HL switch because there were no dash lights before. Also replaced all bulb sockets and bulbs. I had the ignition switch replaced a couple of years ago. There is an orange illumination wire running part ways down the left side of the steering column. I'm not sure if I disconnected/sliced through it when removing the cluster panel but it's dangling there and I don't know where it supposed to connect under the dash.
Problem #2- The Temperature gauge isn't working.
Background: All gauges were working prior to replacing the original voltage limiter. I thought I would replaced the original one while I had the cluster out. Result: now none of the gauges worked. So, I reinstalled the original voltage limiter and now only the TEMP gauge is Not working.
I hope I've provided enough information.
Any direction on where to start is helpful.
