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64 Dodge Dart electrical--headlights went out, Gauges, won't start!
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astroy
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Feb 2, 2010, 6:28 PM
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64 Dodge Dart electrical--headlights went out, Gauges, won't start!
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I have a 64 Dodge Dart gt with slant6. I bought it after it had been sitting for about a year, started right up mostly original except for an installed stereo. I drove it around for a couple months and one day it rained and my fuel gauge stopped working. Then my Temp gauge, then my interior lights, head lights, and all my back lights.
I was also having trouble starting it until I found the ignition wiring had been burnt- so I stripped and replaced the connectors and it starts, sometimes. I'm trying to restore it although I'm not big on wiring, don't know much but I have my manuals though I haven't been able to find the problem yet. All I know is that my alternator is working fine and so is my battery. I replaced spark plugs and tubes as well but haven't touched anything else.
Any help would make my day thanks.
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re-tired
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Feb 2, 2010, 11:19 PM
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Re: 64 Dodge Dart electrical--headlights went out, Gauges, won't start!
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Welcome to the world of vintage dodge wiring/electrical systems .Early models were notorious for melted connectors,fried wiring,overheated switches..Just a hunch but I would say your headlight switch has bit the dust . Check both for overheat damage replace both switch and connnector. Parts are usally available at a NAPA store. Also take a good look at fuse panel for same problems.
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