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Dash Lights

Ok so i figured out why i have no dash lights.  The mechanical oil pressure guage i had was leaking inside the car shorted out my cluster (fixed) but it got down to the dash dimmer on the headlamp switch i can get it for $70 from work here but thats a little steep anyone know if i can repair it or get another one for cheap.

PS i already tried all the syards in town they keep crushing all the fox t-birds and cougars they get.  Lots of MN12's and stangs tho s.
Quote from: Krazy_Kling;210178
Honda owners are like rabbits......they hide under your shed during the winter and then 30 of them come popping out around spring.
ASE certified parts specialist.
1988 Mercury Cougar Blue Max edition. SOLD
2004 Impala
My Cardomain http://www.cardomain.com/ride/799588

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Reply #1
So...you had oil passing through your firewall? That's like, not safe...

Mark VII's used the same headlight switch that we had, at least from 1985-ish on up.

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Reply #2
For a street car, use an electrical gauge.....
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

 

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Reply #3
Its a mechanical reostat with wiper arm so you could try a spray can of electronic cleaner and then blow it dry.
BobNorway;)
There are only two tools you will ever need:
1) WD40
2) Duct Tape
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it moves and shouldn't, use the duct tape.

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Reply #4
Quote from: EricCoolCats;108875
So...you had oil passing through your firewall? That's like, not safe...QUOTE]
Yeah like i havent heard that before lol.  I fixed the leak, so you think i can just clean it?
Quote from: Krazy_Kling;210178
Honda owners are like rabbits......they hide under your shed during the winter and then 30 of them come popping out around spring.
ASE certified parts specialist.
1988 Mercury Cougar Blue Max edition. SOLD
2004 Impala
My Cardomain http://www.cardomain.com/ride/799588