gdizzle
Well-Known Member
My 1st post. 1966 Dodge Dart 270. Just bought it. Kid I got it from said lights were working, then one night they just went out. He suspects wiring.
Also none of the instrument lights work, gas gauge does not work, Alt. gauge not working (stuck in middle). Brake lights do work, so do turn indicators, so does reverse lights. But no lights on the front.
So at this point I assume the actual headlights are good, though I have no way to test. I get continuity from head light plug to Bulkhead (engine side).
I have removed headlight switch and I seem to have continuity on some of the terminals, though I dont really know which terminal is what. But the B2 and B1 are giving me continuity when I pull out the knob. I can buy a new switch for $16. But if the breaker has blown inside the switch, I shouldn't get any continuity on any terminals, correct?
Any ideas?
Of note: on the engine side of the bulkhead, I do see melting on the bottom plastic connector which represents (Y or X) the headlamps, and the wire looks to have solder on it? unlike the rest of the wires.
Also none of the instrument lights work, gas gauge does not work, Alt. gauge not working (stuck in middle). Brake lights do work, so do turn indicators, so does reverse lights. But no lights on the front.
So at this point I assume the actual headlights are good, though I have no way to test. I get continuity from head light plug to Bulkhead (engine side).
I have removed headlight switch and I seem to have continuity on some of the terminals, though I dont really know which terminal is what. But the B2 and B1 are giving me continuity when I pull out the knob. I can buy a new switch for $16. But if the breaker has blown inside the switch, I shouldn't get any continuity on any terminals, correct?
Any ideas?
Of note: on the engine side of the bulkhead, I do see melting on the bottom plastic connector which represents (Y or X) the headlamps, and the wire looks to have solder on it? unlike the rest of the wires.