81-83 headlamp switch and disapearing dash display

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   Check the rest of your headlight wire harness!!!!  These cars are known
for problems and this is one of the first signs!!
Dave U.
81 Imp
> Hi all,
>
> Fitted new headlamp switch Mopar # 56021898AB
> old switch no # 4221248.
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> Headlamps worked fine now as before problem was
> when switching lights on the dash did not dim it
> went blank this has been a problem for about two
> years as speedo cannot be read at night.
>
> I just went outside now it's dark to see if all is well,
> i switched the headlights on, dash went out
> disappointed you bet then the dimwit in the
> drivers seat remembered the dimmer switch
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> turn
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> turn
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> Houston we have a glowing dash!!!!!
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> The feeling of awe lasted err seconds.
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> So if you have a dash that gets scared when it
> gets dark buy it a new headlamp switch.
>
> Neil Thorpe Black 82 imp bravely driving into the night
> London England.
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> www.imperial82.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
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