Paul McCarthy Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) 67 Chrysler headlights and back lights don’t work only blinkers Edited June 5, 2018 by Paul McCarthy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) Headlights could be be switch, bulbs, breakers, bad wires, bad grounds. All must be checked and be sure battery is charged and well connected. Tail lights could be bulbs, wiring, switch, connections, and grounds. Try to find a wiring diagram and start checking things out. A good multi meter will help and a factory or Motors repair manual as well. All are available. Edited June 5, 2018 by plymouthcranbrook (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) Check the fuses. Are the dash lights still working? Edited June 5, 2018 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 This sounds like a switch. Take it out and clean it with WD-40. Do that with the dimmer switch as well. Could be a dimmer switch AND a fuse. Knowing about the dash lights would be helpful. Also knowing when this stuff last worked would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McCarthy Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 No I have no dash lights either. Only blinkers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McCarthy Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 I noticed today I was looking under the dashboard and the headlight switch had no plug hooked to it. The wires are there though. So I need to find a plug for the back of the switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Someone cut the wires? That may be a tough repair. You will find it easier to work on by taking the out the front seat then the cover off from underneath the steering column and drop the column. You might be able to crimp some female spade connectors to the wires and plug them directly if they are not cut to short. The hard part will be knowing which wire goes where. If you find doner car with the plug on it make sure you get enough wire, then you can go by the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 On 6/5/2018 at 7:22 PM, Paul McCarthy said: I noticed today I was looking under the dashboard and the headlight switch had no plug hooked to it. The wires are there though. So I need to find a plug for the back of the switch. Try these guys for the plug....https://www.wildcatmopars.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McCarthy Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 Yeah there are wires and no plug for the switch. I got your link for the plug. Hopefully they have one. Thanks for your help. I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McCarthy Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 If anyone out there with a 67 68 Chrysler Newport or 300 can tell me where the wires go on the back of the headlight switch I would really appreciate it thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) Sounds like a factory shop manual is in your future. It will have the wiring diagram in it or you might Google "1967 Chrysler wiring diagram" and see what shows up. Edited June 10, 2018 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McCarthy Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 I found wiring diagram for it but it doesn’t show where the wires go on back of the switch. I even tried finding pictures of the connector. They only show pics of different years or different cars not this one only pic of the switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) In that case, I hope you can find a wrecking yard connector with an inch or more of the color-coded wires still attached. That is, get the yard to cut off a small part of the harness when they pull the connector. Might as well get a back-up headlight switch at the same time, if available. Next best option is to spring for a 1967 shop manual. Finally, there is the Hard Way: Examine switch against diagram to see where the 12V input (hot wire) enters. Using a VOM, find the hot wire. Then, with power applied to the switch, use a jumper wire from each different switch position to each unattached wire to see which lamps are connected to that wire. Edited June 10, 2018 by Grimy one word substututed (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I have a 65 that I need to get into sometime in the near future. Its not my good 65, but another that I bought for a couple of small parts. When I put the dash back together I lost all power, I was wiggling wires under the dash and found that I could make the problem come and go, so something not making good contact under there. I guess what I am getting at is if the 65 is the same as your 67 I will try and get you the info you need. (I am inclined to think they would be the same). Probably be a couple of weeks however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McCarthy Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Ok jack I appreciate it. The switch I have is a up and down switch like a toggle switch with 5 connectors on the back of the switch. Wires are red,black,white,yellow,and like a light green. If I can’t figure it out I’m just going to look for a shop that works on electrical. I’m better with motors and fixing parts whatever. Electrical is not my thing. Thanks jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Well crap. Mine is a pull switch. The wire colors and pattern may be the same so I will snap a pic and/or get the colors when I get to that project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McCarthy Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Hey jack I’ll try it what do I have to loose. The back of the switch there are letters I have a letter P R H B1 and B2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 that 67 switch is a failure point and is not reproduced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) Ok Paul. Just kinda busy this time of year and the 65 parts car is a back burner project so it may be awhile. I will keep my eyes open for a 67. I have some friends that part those out on occasion for derby purposes. I typed this out yesterday but forgot tp post. Geez, this getting old make me simple. Edited June 15, 2018 by JACK M (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 From my days working in the electronics world I would go slow with the connections to the switch as having it disconnected can often be a sign of a problem someone did not want to deal with and took the easy way out to solve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McCarthy Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Ok thanks jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McCarthy Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Yeah I don’t know terry I might just have to throw it in the shop and just get it rewired you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McCarthy Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Is anyone one familiar with a circuit breaker by the drivers side vent on the left of the high beam switch behind the air vent panel by your left foot It has a green wire and a red wire hooked to it. It says 30 amp/12volt on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 That breaker protects the headlights if I am not mistaken. I approached this guy on the local Craigs List about your switch and wiring problem. He replied that he probably has what you need in his inventory but didn't get back to me. (sounded like he parts these things out). It may be worth a note to him to check. I told him I had a client that was in need. https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/pts/d/1968-chrysler-300-2dr-ht/6615738470.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McCarthy Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 I found a plug in Texas from a junk yard. I hooked up the switch to the harness but the lights still don’t work. The wires that are hanging that are cut run along the drivers side and go to the back of the car. But I still don’t know where they go up front. And I noticed the wires from the voltage meter on the dash are hooked up to the gauge but the red one is cut and the black one is in the motor compartment not hooked up. They hooked up a red wire from the alternator to the ignition switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 OUCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McCarthy Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Yeah I know such retards. If you don’t know what your doing don’t mess with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny 68 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I’m new to this forum - and feel a little dum... anyone know how to TURN ON the high beams on a 68 Newport?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54vicky Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) should start your own post.after having said that I think it should be on the floor on left side of column near side panel area it is a button type switch. here is a 67 dodge I am sure most if not all chrysler products used the same they can be stuck On 7/10/2019 at 11:30 AM, Kenny 68 said: I’m new to this forum - and feel a little dum... anyone know how to TURN ON the high beams on a 68 Newport?? Edited July 18, 2019 by 54vicky (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Yep, up on the floor board, underneath the parking brake pedal, next to the kick panel, right where you can hit it with your left toe. 68 is indeed the same as 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Make sure you don't have burned out bulbs. Been there and was a little dumb as well. But yes, the dimmer switch is a common problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 1 hour ago, JACK M said: But yes, the dimmer switch is a common problem. Ohhhh yeaaaah. ESPECIALLY in New Jersey and coastal areas and places who use salt on the icy roads. Those units are known to rust and stiffen up and short out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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