Cadillac & LaSalle Club Discussion Forum

Cadillac & LaSalle Club Forums => Technical / Authenticity => Topic started by: Lars Kneller 8246 on February 16, 2025, 02:50:09 PM

Title: 58 Fleetwood dash lights
Post by: Lars Kneller 8246 on February 16, 2025, 02:50:09 PM
Mine are not working. I have checked the bulbs and they are fine. The grey wire coming off of the headlamp switch is not getting any power, nor is power getting to the fuse in the fuse box. Do I need to replace the headlamp switch? I am open to suggestions. Thanks.
Title: Re: 58 Fleetwood dash lights
Post by: J. Gomez on February 16, 2025, 04:57:46 PM
Quote from: Lars Kneller 8246 on February 16, 2025, 02:50:09 PMMine are not working. I have checked the bulbs and they are fine. The grey wire coming off of the headlamp switch is not getting any power, nor is power getting to the fuse in the fuse box. Do I need to replace the headlamp switch? I am open to suggestions. Thanks.

Lars,

I would assumed you have turned the headlight switch rheostat over to the lock position to bypass it and to connect the direct +12V (from the headlight switch) to the dash lights?

Quote from: Lars Kneller 8246 on February 16, 2025, 02:50:09 PMnor is power getting to the fuse in the fuse box.

I do not believe the main power to the dash lights (via the gray wire) will go to any fuses at the fuse panel  ??? , power will be directly from the main headlight switch.

Also, I would guess you have working headlights/tail lights and fog lights (if applicable)?