On my 68 LeBaron, the windows do work with ignition off, but my multiplex works
only with the switch on the on or accessories. My power antena does not work
and its stuck in the extended position (good, because it allows excellent
reception on the 5 speaker stereo radio).
As for your dash lights, its possible that your dashboard light dimmer has
completely given up, so you may have to open up the dash and by-pass (or sort
the inlet with the outlet wire). I think I have to do the same to my 68 Sedan.
The pictures in the web site by the way
(http://homepage.mac.com/printbear/PhotoAlbum3.html)
show a LeBaron 4 door hard top, not a coupe (coupe means 2 door).
Did you just buy this from e-bay? We were watching the auction here in the
list.
D^2
2x68
Quoting Print Bear <prntbear@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> Having spent the weekend on my 68's engine maladies, I have decided to
> turn my interest to electrical issues:
>
> I'm curious why the radio, power antenna and windows all work when the
> ignition key is in the off position. The wipers don't and the turn
> signals don't. Is this normal? The safety on-off switch does prevent
> the occupants from operating the windows, however, the driver's
> switches still work with the ignition turned off.
>
> I have been rotating the dashboard light dimmer a lot, maybe not 1,000
> times, but a lot. I haven't seen a glimmer of light coming from the
> dashboard. The interior courtesy lights work, going on and off with the
>
> door switch and the dashboard light dimmer switch.
>
> The parking lights, tail lights and side markers won't come on,
> although the headlights, stop lights and the turn signals/4-way
> flashers do work. Is this a fuse that I haven't found or is this the
> headlight toggle switch? I have turned this one on and off a lot, too,
> to no avail. Are these switches accessible? I figure I'm going to have
> to remove the Auto-Pilot for this?
>
> Lastly, I have seen mention of a courtesy light in the driver's side
> armrest. I haven't been able to locate this: Where is it? It's probably
>
> tied into the dash lights and so I'm not seeing it come on?
>
> There is a switch on the rear passenger side armrest. I figure this
> operates the dome light? Reading lights?
>
> With 60º+ weather in the mid-atlantic region, yesterday, I'm sure there
>
> were a bunch of Imperial owners getting out for a spring drive though I
>
> only saw Harleys. If I can get the bulk of my problems taken care of,
> I'll be ready for inspection and a drive to Carlisle!
>
> EdH
> '68 Crown Coupe
> http://homepage.mac.com/printbear/PhotoAlbum3.html
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