Re: [Chrysler300] '63 300 Electrical Issues

[Mark Lindahl <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All,

Thanks for all the assistance on these issues.

After using my continuity lamp, it turned out that 2-3 fuses were oxidized in the fuse box to not allow proper contact and good electrical connection.  I took out the fuses, cleaned the contacts, put a small amount of penetrating oil on the contact surfaces to cut down the oxidation and everything is good to go.

I also cleaned/sprayed all the contacts on the bulkhead connector and other smaller connector at the firewall.  I have heard of melting wires and a possible fire at the fuse box and firewall if there is too much resistance on these contacts due to oxidation, so check those connections when you have a chance!

Regards,
Mark Lindahl

--- On Thu, 8/18/11, Mark Lindahl <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

From: Mark Lindahl <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Chrysler300] '63 300 Electrical Issues
To: "Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, August 18, 2011, 9:20 PM















 
 



  


    
      
      
      Hi All,



This is a new one for me and it is also an intermittent problem, which are usually the most difficult to fix.



I have driving headlights, but no tail lights.

I have no parking lights and also no tail lights.

The dash board is dark.  The light switch will not turn on the courtesy lights.

The turn signals work fine on the dash, front and back.

No brake lights.



The radio is really strange.  

I noticed this problem when all the radio (aftermarket) stations were no longer in memory.

Now the radio light comes on, but no sound other than static?

The channels that are usually lit up on the radio face are not lit up.



My first thoughts were: light switch or ignition switch or a fuse box issue.

At first I thought they left the ground strap off, but it is attached.

This problem has gone off and on, but now I am looking for some hints.

It just started about two weeks ago.  Any ideas would be appreciated.



Thanks,

Mark Lindahl

'63 300 Conv.



P.S.  The newly rebuilt 413 runs strong, but I can't drive her at night.



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