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Old 09-21-2013, 02:51 PM   #8
Russell Ashley
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Re: 1957 Chevy 3100 Headlight Switch Help

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Originally Posted by Divine 59 View Post
Might also check the "rheostat" type portion of the headlight switch you have. This part of the switch looks like a spring. If it is broken or corroded your dome light won't function correctly. It will also affect your instrument gage lights. The dome light is powered by the "notch" at the end of the travel of the knob of course. May also check the ground on your dome light as another possible cause.

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Divine, The rheostat doesn't have any thing to do with the dome light, only the dash lights. The strap on the light switch is the ground for the dome light.
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