Instrument panel dimmer switch wiring

[Ranger]

I think I got minr from Classic Industries as well. Wasn't cheap, but it works.
That said, dash lights are still rather dim, even when at full power.

 

[dmartin]

Hey Tommy I’ll look at my wiring diagram and tell you where it gets it’s power from and answer it tomorrow

 

[Russ69Runner]

Coke cola was used to clean off the battery terminals when they got corroded. Now they make stuff in a can that is yellow then turns red when contacting the acid. We used baking soda to neutralize acid back in the day. We have come a long way's since the 60s now it is in a can in steed of using the old remedy's of the past.

 

[RonLiv]

Your going to be sitting down when you see the price but Classic sell them. Saw some on E bay myself. Mopar's part's and other's have them. Think I will clean mine before buying one. Maybe your looking for the knob or dial to be better looking. Their was also some where I saw that they repair yours. Have not surfed on this in a while. I don't remember if mine worked well or not. Knew the head light's worked. Won't be long before I get into working on the dash and all. So will be looking at all those part's my self. Russ.

 

[69hemibeep]

Ketchup and coke are acidic which is how they clean the contacts. That said electric contact cleaner is a whole lot cleaner

You just ruined lunch.

 

[RonLiv]

I saw Ron ask where did you get the dimmer switch...and like every thread on here I thought that it had taken a 90 right...

This is what I was referring to when asking about the "Dimmer Switch" 68-70 for Mopar B-Body Instrument Panel Dash Board Light "Dimmer Switch" Looked all over for this when doing my dash over, the current switch does nothing when rolled. Some broken internal pieces once I pulled it out. So I just put it back in. At the time I could not find one. Yes, Russ, I'm sitting down, probably just leave it as is for now.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/68-70-for-...rentrq:70a8202416f0a4e9223fc35fff8ea0bf|iid:1

 

[RAINMANYEH]

I’ve never heard of using ketchup, but have used Coca Cola to clean battery terminals in a pinch. But with the acidity in ketchup, it makes sense.

 

[ACME A12]

Looked all over for this when doing my dash over, the current switch does nothing when rolled. Some broken internal pieces once I pulled it out. So I just put it back in.

Send it to Devin...he'll fix it...

 

[quikbird]

Here is a diagram of the switch for you

 

[Russ69Runner]

It is pretty bad when the wiring is so old you can't tell Red from brown. Blue is no longer blue.

 

[RAINMANYEH]

Here’s the one I purchased from Classic Industries. The entire housing on mine (original part) deteriorated and the internals fell apart in my hand.

https://www.classicindustries.com/product/1969/plymouth/roadrunner/parts/mb16951.html

 

[Tommy Fain]

Here’s the one I purchased from Classic Industries. The entire housing on mine (original part) deteriorated and the internals fell apart in my hand.

https://www.classicindustries.com/product/1969/plymouth/roadrunner/parts/mb16951.html

Thanks, I finally got mine to working. All's good there, now onto the next problem. LOL

 

[Russ69Runner]

One step at a time Tommy. One more bridge crossed.