<VV> Instrument panel lights stopped working on a 65

[J R Read_HML]

A headlight switch.

It's a good idea to bring the dead one with you, but that same switch was 
used on many GM cars for a long time.  I don't remember the part #, but it's 
a pretty generic item.

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Thompson" <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
To: "'J R Read_HML'" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>; <PatioMatt at aol.com>; 
<virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 7:59 PM
Subject: RE: <VV> Instrument panel lights stopped working on a 65


>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
>
>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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