<VV> dim dash lights.

[Harry Yarnell]

How dim? I know that's hard to explain, but the Spyder (and standard dash) 
arn't very bright.

harry yarnell
poohbah of Perryman
perryman garage and orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Thompson" <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 1:55 AM
Subject: <VV> dim dash lights.


> Hi guys,
>
>
>
> I put less than 100 miles on my "new" '63 convertible spyder before I
> started the engine rebuild. It should be on the road by this Saturday.
>
>
>
> Anyway, I did drive it to the store & back one night. All the dash lights
> were very dim. I adjusted the dimmer switch but it was all the way up. The
> dimmer control adjusts from dim to off. I just couldn't get any 
> brightness.
> All other lights worked fine. The previous owner installed a complete new
> bumper to bumper wiring harness (great craftsmanship).  Everything else
> works flawlessly. I won't troubleshoot the problem until I finish the 
> engine
> and get her back on the road.
>
>
>
> Has anyone had a similar problem?  My plan of attack is the following:
>
>
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> Check the fuse block for loose or corroded items. (not likely with a new
> harness)
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> Clean and/or replace a bulb or too for a test. (not likely a bulb or 
> socket
> issue because ALL dimmable dash lamps are the same dimness.)
>
>
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> Is there a ground wire that may not be grounded well? (I have a wiring
> diagram ordered and in the mail) This is an EM Spyder dash.
>
>
>
> Could the rheostat in the headlamp switch be bad? Is that common? Is 
> Clark's
> the place to get a new one or is it a standard parts house item?
>
>
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> I'm just thinking ahead and wanted to know what you guys have seen.
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> Soon to have wind in my hair,
>
>
>
> Dave Thompson
>
> Dave.thompson at verizon.net
>
> '63 Convertible Spyder
>
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