<VV> Instrument panel lights stopped working on a 65

[Dave Thompson]

I need a headlamp switch too. What do you ask for at the local FLAPS?
Dave Thompson
63 Spyder Vert
Westminster, CA

-----Original Message-----
From: J R Read_HML [mailto:hmlinc at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 9:42 AM
To: PatioMatt at aol.com; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Instrument panel lights stopped working on a 65

Fortunately, you can pick up a headlight switch at your FLAPS for around 
$15.00
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <PatioMatt at aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Instrument panel lights stopped working on a 65


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>
> In a message dated 8/11/2008 9:16:10 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> eandp at mindspring.com writes:
>
> All of the fuses are good, including the one for the panel  lights.  My 
> first
> thought is possibly the headlight switch, as the  brightness of the panel
> lights is controlled there (note:  the headlights  are working fine). 
> What are
> the other likely casues???
>
>
> ==============================================
>
> you guessed it  Headlight switch...  rheostat  fried!
>
> Does he have an aftermarket radio installed?  Don't use the  Factory LIGHT
> wire...
>
>
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