65 66 center console lighting questions,...
07-04-2009, 05:20 PM
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65 66 center console lighting questions,...
i just installed a center console into my 66 gt a code,...
i just want to check to make sure its correct,...
with key to on or car running, and shift selector light is always lit up...correct?
with doors open, rear two lights come on in the rear end of the console....correct?
there is a light int he front compartment of the console,...i can not get this to work, does anyone know when its supposed to come on, how its supposed to come on? i just put a new bulb in there,..but cant seem to get anything to it,...
i just want to check to make sure its correct,...
with key to on or car running, and shift selector light is always lit up...correct?
with doors open, rear two lights come on in the rear end of the console....correct?
there is a light int he front compartment of the console,...i can not get this to work, does anyone know when its supposed to come on, how its supposed to come on? i just put a new bulb in there,..but cant seem to get anything to it,...
07-04-2009, 06:07 PM
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I just installed a center console into my 66 gt a code,...
i just want to check to make sure its correct,...
with key to on or car running, and shift selector light is always lit up...correct?
Correct, and a legal requirement in most states.
with doors open, rear two lights come on in the rear end of the console....correct?
Yes.
there is a light int he front compartment of the console,...i can not get this to work, does anyone know when its supposed to come on, how its supposed to come on? i just put a new bulb in there,..but cant seem to get anything to it,...
If it is the later type, in the top of the box, there should be a bronze finger extending down into the box. When the sliding door touches this, it provides a ground to the lamp, and allows it to light. If this door is not properly grounded…
The early console had a light in the panel nearest the firewall. IIRC, this one lights with the interior lights.
i just want to check to make sure its correct,...
with key to on or car running, and shift selector light is always lit up...correct?
Correct, and a legal requirement in most states.
with doors open, rear two lights come on in the rear end of the console....correct?
Yes.
there is a light int he front compartment of the console,...i can not get this to work, does anyone know when its supposed to come on, how its supposed to come on? i just put a new bulb in there,..but cant seem to get anything to it,...
If it is the later type, in the top of the box, there should be a bronze finger extending down into the box. When the sliding door touches this, it provides a ground to the lamp, and allows it to light. If this door is not properly grounded…
The early console had a light in the panel nearest the firewall. IIRC, this one lights with the interior lights.
07-05-2009, 05:13 AM
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ok, i will have to mess with this later,..anyone have some pics of the correct way the springs and ground should be,..i have them done, but i dont know if they are correct
I just installed a center console into my 66 gt a code,...
i just want to check to make sure its correct,...
with key to on or car running, and shift selector light is always lit up...correct?
Correct, and a legal requirement in most states.
with doors open, rear two lights come on in the rear end of the console....correct?
Yes.
there is a light int he front compartment of the console,...i can not get this to work, does anyone know when its supposed to come on, how its supposed to come on? i just put a new bulb in there,..but cant seem to get anything to it,...
If it is the later type, in the top of the box, there should be a bronze finger extending down into the box. When the sliding door touches this, it provides a ground to the lamp, and allows it to light. If this door is not properly grounded…
The early console had a light in the panel nearest the firewall. IIRC, this one lights with the interior lights.
i just want to check to make sure its correct,...
with key to on or car running, and shift selector light is always lit up...correct?
Correct, and a legal requirement in most states.
with doors open, rear two lights come on in the rear end of the console....correct?
Yes.
there is a light int he front compartment of the console,...i can not get this to work, does anyone know when its supposed to come on, how its supposed to come on? i just put a new bulb in there,..but cant seem to get anything to it,...
If it is the later type, in the top of the box, there should be a bronze finger extending down into the box. When the sliding door touches this, it provides a ground to the lamp, and allows it to light. If this door is not properly grounded…
The early console had a light in the panel nearest the firewall. IIRC, this one lights with the interior lights.
07-05-2009, 07:36 AM
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ok i got it,...
if i touch the metal tab with a wire and to the car it lights up,....
three things,....
1. why is the light so dim?
2. how do i ground the door?
3. how do i get tab to touch door? it appears i have to bend it,..or its been bent out of shape or where its supposed to be?
if i touch the metal tab with a wire and to the car it lights up,....
three things,....
1. why is the light so dim?
2. how do i ground the door?
3. how do i get tab to touch door? it appears i have to bend it,..or its been bent out of shape or where its supposed to be?
07-05-2009, 11:55 AM
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ok i got it,...
if i touch the metal tab with a wire and to the car it lights up,....
three things,....
1. why is the light so dim?
Wrong bulb, bad bulb, or you haven't tried it at night.
2. how do i ground the door?
IIRC, the door grounds through one of the mounting springs.
http://www.hammar.dyndns.org/wiring/1965/1965h.jpg
3. how do i get tab to touch door? it appears i have to bend it,..or its been bent out of shape or where its supposed to be?
Well, it should be curving downward somewhat so the door contacts it when fully opened.
if i touch the metal tab with a wire and to the car it lights up,....
three things,....
1. why is the light so dim?
Wrong bulb, bad bulb, or you haven't tried it at night.
2. how do i ground the door?
IIRC, the door grounds through one of the mounting springs.
http://www.hammar.dyndns.org/wiring/1965/1965h.jpg
3. how do i get tab to touch door? it appears i have to bend it,..or its been bent out of shape or where its supposed to be?
Well, it should be curving downward somewhat so the door contacts it when fully opened.
08-10-2021, 12:02 AM
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i just installed a center console into my 66 gt a code,...
i just want to check to make sure its correct,...
with key to on or car running, and shift selector light is always lit up...correct?
with doors open, rear two lights come on in the rear end of the console....correct?
there is a light int he front compartment of the console,...i can not get this to work, does anyone know when its supposed to come on, how its supposed to come on? i just put a new bulb in there,..but cant seem to get anything to it,...
i just want to check to make sure its correct,...
with key to on or car running, and shift selector light is always lit up...correct?
with doors open, rear two lights come on in the rear end of the console....correct?
there is a light int he front compartment of the console,...i can not get this to work, does anyone know when its supposed to come on, how its supposed to come on? i just put a new bulb in there,..but cant seem to get anything to it,...
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