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  1. mywifeisawesome

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    Just saw post yellow75 about needing to remove cluster to get to the dimmer switch. Thank you very much everyone.
     
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    The dimmer switch is the headlight switch. There’s a button on the bottom of the switch. Hold that button in and it will allow you to pull out the headlight knob and shaft. Then you can use a large Phillips screwdriver to remove the headlight switch bezel. Disconnect the switch from the plug and pull it out through the cluster opening.
     
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    Are these the ones you are talking about? I already have LEDs but they aren’t dimmable.
    https://www.hipoparts.com/ultra-bright-5-smd-15-led-bulb-194-t-10-wedge-super-wide-angle/
     
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    If it still has the factory radio plug, short the two terminals on connector together. Dash lights should be on any time ign is on. If it blows radio fuse, there is a problem in wiring. If lights are still inoperative, likely the connector on back of cluster has a issue.

    My Comet has been using this connection for last couple years. Damned if I'm taking it apart to repl switch, I could care less if dash light aren't dimmable.
     
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    "how do you remove the dimmer switch?"
    that would be the last resort...:yup:
     
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    The DIMMER in the headlamp switch is most likely suspect & yes with a bit of finagling, it can be replaced. Down side is a parts switch with good dimmer is required. I fixed the switch in a friend's '72 Bronco which is same as Mav.

    The headlight dimmer on floor has nothing to do with issue.
     
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    The cluster has to be removed to get the dimmer switch out right? If so how do you detach the speedo cable unhooked from the rear of the cluster? I played with it some today,could not remove, that being said I'm not sure how to remove it. Thank you everybody. Also, is there a fuse for the dash lights? I replaced all my bulbs today. still no speedo light
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    there is a plastic cup on the end of the cable. it has two ears that hold it onto the speedometer head. most likely the ears will break off .
     
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    Yes the shortest fuse in box is for dash lights.
     
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    This will tell you all about getting the cable off ----- with pictures too ……….. :cheers:

    http://mmb.maverick.to/resources/instrument-cluster-speedometer-cable-release.115/
     
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    Wow, thank you very much for all the information. I really appreciate it. Everyone on here is awesome! I'll keep you posted.
     
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    It appears your wife is awesome also! :biglaugh:
     
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    Yeah she set this up for me and surprised me with that user name. lol
     
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    Hey everyone, when you remove the speedo cable from underneath mine was attached to the floor with a p clamp and a metal clip,fastener of some sort, needless to say it's rusted. does anyone know if you can buy those new? Thank you
     
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