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Dash lights won't work on my 56 Dodge Coronet.
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willits18
Posted 2017-08-03 5:17 PM (#545508)
Subject: Dash lights won't work on my 56 Dodge Coronet.


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I have had this car for 1 year. The mechanical is done. The body is about ready to paint. I want to start driving this but can't really drive it at night because the dash lights aren't working. I replaced the bulbs all of which looked burnt out. After putting new bulbs in and discovering they still didn't work I bypassed the rheostat to see if that was bad. They still don't work. I have 12 volts to the light sockets. Do these take a special bulb? I bought the replacements at Auto Zone. They are 14v, 3.8 watt. I thought these would work. Anyone have any similar experiences? All help appreciated, Thanks, Tracy.
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56D500boy
Posted 2017-08-03 7:06 PM (#545514 - in reply to #545508)
Subject: RE: Dash lights won't work on my 56 Dodge Coronet.



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Location: Lower Mainland BC		So this 127934 bulb (aka: WW-16HJ-1) ? The wiring diagram might help.

Looks like you need a connection via a red wire from the headlight switch to the instrument cluster light switch/rheostat and from there black wires to the lamp sockets.



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willits18
Posted 2017-08-03 9:02 PM (#545524 - in reply to #545508)
Subject: Re: Dash lights won't work on my 56 Dodge Coronet.


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I have the wiring diagrams and it looks like the bulbs are correct. When I checked for voltage I ran the ground probe to a dash support bracket. I'll run it to the inner housing like in the diagram. It may be as simple as running a ground to the panel back from a support bracket. I'll update. Thanks, Tracy.
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DepsilonD
Posted 2017-08-04 2:19 PM (#545573 - in reply to #545508)
Subject: Re: Dash lights won't work on my 56 Dodge Coronet.



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Location: Buena Park, CA		I was going to say to check the ground, but you are already on it! The rheostat is also a common issue (i have to give mine an occasional love tap) but you are on top of that too.
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