SOLD Dash light problem 1965 300

[Jacob147]

I have a 1965 Chrsler 300. The problem is no dash lights. I have tracked it down to some kind of resitor or switch that is located behind the alternator gauge. It has a multi wire plug that goes into it in addition to a few other wires. Can anybody point me in the right direction to what this part is also is there a way of replacing it without pulling the cluster?

Thanks
Jacob

 

[Big_John]

Download a service manual here. MyMopar - Mopar Forums & Information - Service Manuals

Once you have it out, have this guy rebuild the switch.
67 68 69 70 Chrysler Newport 300 Dash Light Dimmer Switch Rebuild Service | eBay

 

[detmatt]

What Big John is saying is that it's probably your dash light dimmer switch and he has also very generously given you a free digital copy of your factory service manual.

 

[Jacob147]

Just so I am clear, the dash light dimmer is what is located behind the ampmeter gauge? Do I have the pull the whole cluster or is it possible to take it out in place?
Thanks for the manual.
Jacob

 

[live4theking]

I think he might be trying to tellus the voltage limiter is bad. Do you have a picture of what you believe to be bad.

 

[Big_John]

I think he might be trying to tellus the voltage limiter is bad. Do you have a picture of what you believe to be bad.

He might be referring to the limiter, but that doesn't control the dash lights. I figured he was referring to the rheostat that adjusts the lights.

So... Let's ask this question...... Did you try turning the dash light dimmer up and down?? They get a little dirty and worn, but you can usually get them to at least light the dash lights intermittently.

This is what the limiter looks like.