Dash lights on the left side
On Oct 31, 2014 9:36 AM, "Bill Yoder" <locobill49@live.com> wrote:
> I would like to ask another question along this line. My dash lights do not
> come on at all.
> I have a '68 2000 and have two knobs on the dash. i assume one is for
> resetting the trip odometer that does't rest. The other I
> Assume that it would be the dimmer switch. One turns and the other does
> not.
> First of all, I can't determine which knob is which. Then I need to figure
> out
> if the lights are burned out or is there another problem like a wiring
> issue.
> Any helpful thoughts would be appreciated.
> Thanks, Bill
>
> > Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:55:15 +1030
> > From: graemes@internode.on.net
> > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Roadsters] Fwd: Re: Gauges....
> >
> > Sorry, forgot to send this via the list.
> >
> > Yes, there is no harm in shorting the rheostat wires together, that is
> > what the BRIGHT setting does anyway.
> > Normally the rheostat acts as a series variable resistor, 12V on one end
> > of the resistor and the other wire on the wiper, attached to the knob,
> > that goes to all the instrument lights.
> > You might consider removing the dimmer and squirting it liberally with
> > electrical contact cleaner.
> > The resistor windings and wiper are open to the air and can get filthy.
> > Most Datsuns need a BRIGHTENER not a DIMMER Hehehehehehe!
> >
> > If you haven't already down loaded a wiring schematic for your car, have
> > a look in the Tech Wiki of the 311s.org site: -
> > http://www.311s.org/pmwiki-311/pmwiki.php?n=TechSection.WiringDiagrams
> > If you need any help interpreting the wiring, let me know
> >
> > If you replace the globes for new, recommended if you don't know how old
> > they are, make sure you use the correct ones as far as wattage is
> concerned.
> > I used Narva 12V 3W.
> > Too much heat and there might be melting going on!
> >
> > Regards,
> > Graeme S.
> >
> > nissanman.shutterfly.com
> >
> > On 31/10/2014 14:52, sophiesplace11 wrote:
> > > Thanks so much for all that..now I have an idea where to begin..but
> > > short out, ?..touching them together? ..so if the Stat is bad, they'll
> > > be bright?..i have replacement bulbs..a case of them, from long before
> > > the my roadster..do i have this right?.. thanks
> > >
> > > -------- Original message --------
> > > From: "Graeme S."
> > > Date:10/30/2014 7:24 PM (GMT-08:00)
> > > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Gauges....
> > >
> > > You can bypass the rheostat to check the globes are bright enough, just
> > > short out the two Red/Blue wires that connect to it.
> > >
> > > Trouble with the Temp and Fuel gauges playing up in unison is usually a
> > > result of a faulty Voltage Regulator for those two gauges.
> > > Located at the steering column just under the dash, a small rectangular
> > > can.
> > > Make sure the terminals are tight and the can is grounded properly.
> > > Sent from my Toshiba Laptop one finger at a time!
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Graeme S.
> > >
> > > nissanman.shutterfly.com
> > >
> > > On 31/10/2014 12:36, sophiesplace11 wrote:
> > > > I have a question. .we'll two part..I Had my gauges fixed on my 66
> > > recently , theyre still.very dim on the dash..is that the rheostat, or
> > > just bulbs ?..2 ) this just started while on 101, 30 mile trip from a
> > > windshield shop to home.to the point,while driving 45 to 60..my water
> > > goes up to 250 then drops to 0..at the same time my fuel gauge is
> > > doing the same move. ( new float in tank).. to full' then it drops to
> > > empty..then resets to Normal ??.. any help out there..thanks in
> > > advance..jon
> > > >
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