Light switch spring

[alextucker]

Hi all, I just took my dash out for the first time to update the tach and I see this mad looking spring sticking out of the light switch, any idea how this should look before I take it apart?

 

[Yatzee]

Hi all, I just took my dash out for the first time to update the tach and I see this mad looking spring sticking out of the light switch, any idea how this should look before I take it apart?

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What you are looking at is part of the rheostat for the dimming of the interior lights. It is generally wrapped in a circle and embedded in a ceramic circular base just behind the front of the switch frame. I'd say you're best to source a new switch because repairing this one and still having reliability electrically is pretty remote

 

[mmissile]

Summation....the switch, **** the bed.

 

[ODZKing]

Got mine at NAPA. Replace it now while you have the dash out, it's easier.
Echlin HL6568

 

[alextucker]

Great info as usual, thank you, is this the same switch guys http://www.ebay.ph/itm/NEW-American...331286?hash=item58e6bdf716:g:3CEAAOSwMVdYETxs

Just tried to find it on NAPA to no avail, if anyone has a link to buy I'd appreciate it as I'm in Ireland sometimes our firewalls block me from searching properly.

 

[ODZKing]

https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/ECHHL6568/ECHHL6568
If that doesn't work try looking one up for a 69 Charger.
www.NAPAONLINE.com then put in the search box HL6568.
Interesting thing is it says "Not available Online", don't know why. But it does have a great picture.
Also I made a note in my parts book HL6571 will also work, just a difference in shaft length.
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/ECHHL6571/ECHHL6571
That one you can buy online. Incidently the Chrysler part # is 2809053. Good luck.

 

[alextucker]

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/131405258546

Could not get that site to let me in at all but found one on good ole eBay. Thanks for the help guys, always very much appreciated.

 

[ODZKing]

It's not a bad price. Glad you found it.