Instrument gauges - 65

[LUCKY13]

I replaced the under-dash wiring harness on my 65 and it pretty much fixed any issues I had. It did seem to create a new issue, my small gauges, especially on the left side of the Speedometer are now dimmer than they used to be. I landed all the wires where the wiring diagram specified. Where should I look?

 

[LUCKY13]

instrument gauges 65

I forgot to mention, the issue is the same at idle and driving. Engine rpm makes no difference.

 

[LUCKY13]

instrument gauges 65

Also, there are no other electrical issues with the car.

 

[crowvet]

Dim lights usually indicate a ground problem. I would temporarily connect a ground wire to the cluster and see if they brighten. If so then you will need the wiring diagrams to see where the ground source is for the small gauges.

 

[67vet]

Could it be possible that you knocked a bulb out of the socket halfway?
Hope that is all it is.

 

[JohnZ]

The cluster is grounded by a black wire from the instrument panel harness with a female black plastic connector that plugs onto a male spade terminal mounted just above the tachometer, on the back side of the cluster can. Is that connected?

 

[LUCKY13]

65 instrument lights

Thanik you John. I'll slide the cluster out and check for the ground wire.