Re: 74 Javelin dash light switch help

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You COULD rewire the dash lights, but most likely the switch is the problem. Go to a local NAPA store and ask them to pull out their switch catalog -- the one with pictures. You can likely match the switch with something that is currently available. You might have to change the connector -- cut it off and crimp spade terminals on -- but you'll have a new, working switch. I think the early 70s cars used a GM sourced switch though. 

Another thing to check is the ground on the dash. Some cars -- I think the Jav was one of them -- had a ground tab or strap from the switch to the dash or circuit board to metal part of the dash. One of the Javelin experts should be able to chime in on this and point you in the right direction. 

If you re-wire, you will have to find and cut the wire on the circuit board connector that goes to the lights. Just tie that wire into any wire on the switch that is hot when the lights are on. You will lose brightness control, but will have lights. 
On June 29, 2005 AL SPODEN wrote:

> I am looking for some help getting my dash lights to work in my 74 Javelin, the switch itself looks good, spring in tight, no corrosion, lever works smoothly, all that and no lights, fuse is OK, but has always been "touchy" I have had to play with the switch handle to get it to work at the right spot, now it doesn't work at all, I do have power to the switch, Is there a way to wire it so the lights come on when I turn on the headlights? I do have another switch but not sure if it's good, Is there anyone who rebuilds these? Any help would be appreciated.
> Thanks to all, Al
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