Steering Column/Gauge Cluster Help

Rocky_JS said
I would check to see if you get power to the PCB. you could energize the pcb in that circuit and ground it and see if it lights. remember the headlight switch and dimmer

Thanks Rocky. I plan to get my tester out this weekend and see what is/isn't getting power. Luckly I have a fridge (beer) in the garage.

67Dart273 said
You have a shop manual? ?

Yep - Downloaded that link shortly after joining FABO. It has proven invaluable in getting stuff firgured out & fixed so far!

67Dart273 said
Wiring looks a mess, is that photo of the headlight switch? ?

Yes it is. ](*,) The bundles going to the cluster seem intact where the 3 plugs (lights, pin connector and wipers) go into the cluster. Guessing something upstream may be hacked. The 4th pic is the plug for the light switch. I noticed one terminal by my index finger is empty (can see the blue tape showing through). But I did not find an obvious corresponding wire/terminal end... Not sure if that is by design or not?

67Dart273 said
Several areas of concern on old Mopars
For insight on what happens with the bulkhead connector, read this article:

http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/amp-gauges.shtml

which came from here:

http://www.madelectrical.com/electrical-tech.shtml ?

Will be doing some lite reading tonight :happy1:

67Dart273 said
That connector you pictured is a mess. Any idea why it is all chopped up?

Nope. Found it just like you see it when I pulled the cluster out. Have no idea what it's for. Amazingly the car starts & runs great despite the hack job. But being as anal/paranoid as I am, leaving it as is isn't an option. Just my luck one of the many "hanging" and wires will short out, and/or catch fire. But, such is the life of a gearhead and his project.

And another Big Thanks to all that have piped in with the great info/suggestions etc.

Pat