Hi Doc, on the gas gauge, something you might try first is how I got the 68 Ambassador gas gauge to work the other day. I noticed there was vibration near altenator, so reached up under dash, and hand tightened the gas gauge which was loose. It seems the tempw as fine, but no gas gauge and there are usually two nuts holding on the gaues on most AMCs.
And they get loose and don't have good connection. But it works great now.
Other things to try are crawling under rear of car and taking off the black ground wire to sending unit, cleaning it or replacing it, and taking a pair of pliers and crimping the head of the yellow wire that goes to sending unit. This will make it have better conductivity. Also follow the yellow wire as many times something has slid
over it inside the trunk or hatch and it could be grounding with shaved wire or broken wire. Can't tell you how many AMCs I have fixed like this.
Lastly check fusebox, replace the smallest fuse. A few times I have also tightened up the fuesbox which is held on by two 5/16th screws in most cases, but if not tight, tighen them up as loose fusebox can cause havoc. Good luck,
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Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 11:51 AM
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] latest work on car.
I'm still waiting for you to get that one figured out for us ![]()
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AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx wrote: Paul at least it was somthing simple like the dimmer switch and not
somthing in the harness. I
hate wiring problems. I still have my
courtesy light and gas gauge problems to work out.
"Doc"
To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Paul Hancock <kwikbiker@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 04:50:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] latest work on car.
Thanks for the help guys. I found the dimmer yesterday for less than $5.00 at Murrays. Didn't think to check the jeep dealer for the parts, I'l go today and let ya know. Paul
Bradley Jones <wagonmasterx5@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: The headlight retaining rings in the help section are total junk. Mine didn't match up to the holes for the mounting screws and rusted apart in less than 6 months (summer-no salt) See if your local Jeep dealer has
a set to fit your headlights.
AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx wrote: The dimmer switch is still available at your local auto parts store. It
is the same one used by Pford and Mopar. The headlight retaining rings
are available in the help section of your auto parts store too. I paid
12$ a piece for them. The bucket you will have to find used.
"Doc"
To: BaadAss Gremlins <BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
From: Paul Hancock <kwikbiker@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:25:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] latest work on car.
I got the new carpet in yesterday and put the interior back together. I have to run the car to the shop to get the front seat redone as it is upholstered with duct tape under the seat cover. When I got done and started the car last night the headlights started blinkin
on and of and then a big puff of smoke came out of the dash. I tried gettin my big Charley Brown head up under the dash to see what was goin on, but no luck. Ya almost have to take the seat back out so you can lay down up there. Long story short I took out the switch and tested it and traced the problem to the dimmer switch. The smoke must have poofed up under the dash while I was watching the light show. I noticed the switch didn't click anymore and on further insp. it was all black and melted on the bottom. It kinda looked like a magic trick, Nuthin up my Sleeve. While I was at it I updated head lights to the new BRIGHT ones, but I have a problem. The lower tabs are broke off the retaining ring and the bucket, so I will be needing both. If anyone has a pass side headlight bucket and retainer please let me know. Light works good but only for spotting snipers in the trees. Thanks for listening and keep those cards and letters comin Paul in Detroit
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