I have the switch out and I can see the one end of the rehistat (??) big coiled spring is broke at one end
Where it should be connected to the rivit
That should explain the problem right?
New switch new fuse all fixed??
The tailights work just fine.
Just pops the fuse and I lose the lights to instruments.
Like I said the spring is broke at the one rivet
Wonder if it was wadding up and touching were it shouldn't ??
Can't believe I only got 50 years of good service out of the headlight switch!!!
Lol
I believe you've got it figured out. That rheostat winding is most likely shorting to ground. As far as compatiblility with Impala, there's a good chance. GM light switches seem pretty universal. It's those ignition switches that are more unique to model. But I'm sure a guru will pipe in with a positive yes or no.
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'68 Parisienne 2+2 Convertible Matador Red (Resale Red but not for sale).
Well guess what?
The switch is fine!
Turns out the wire that feeds the little light in the old am radio came loose and shorted out to the radios steel frame!
Fixed that and problem solved!
Does anyone have a picture of the proper end for the wire that feeds the lights in the top of the radio?
Mine was cut and swinging in the breeze... Till it welded its self to the side of the radios steel frame!!
Then I could find an end and reach up and plug it in its rightful spot.