Johns Summer of 69 14 Report post Posted January 7, 2019 In my efforts to complete the dash I have run into a problem that I can't get a solution to... I had the car rewired and have 3 dash light wires that need a home. Mainly, I am trying to "light" the air controls. There appears to be a round hole in the center of the back that I am presuming is for a bulb. But I don't have a bulb socket, or wire for it. I am also presuming that one of the dash wires on the harness is for that, but need to know what I need to get to make it all work and what exactly are the 3 dash wires for. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted January 8, 2019 John, that hole takes a small bulb socket. Not sure what dash wires you are referring to, or what color they are. I don't have my wiring diagrams handy. The socket looks like the ones that go into the glove compartment. Make sure you use one that "dims" with the dash lights. Going from memory, maybe a black/blue wire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted January 8, 2019 58 minutes ago, Vicfreg said: John, that hole takes a small bulb socket. Not sure what dash wires you are referring to, or what color they are. I don't have my wiring diagrams handy. The socket looks like the ones that go into the glove compartment. Make sure you use one that "dims" with the dash lights. Going from memory, maybe a black/blue wire. Dash-related lamps are typically blue/red. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johns Summer of 69 14 Report post Posted January 8, 2019 The wires I have (American Autowire) are grey that say on the side "dash lights" with the shielded female end of the bullet connector. Do anyone have a part number or link to the wire/socket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted January 8, 2019 John, when I did the rewire of my 69 Coupe I just used one of the gray wires that were marked "dash lights" & hooked it to the socket that I had for the heater controls. I think the it might be the same socket that was used for the back of the clock on the Mach-1's. Send Midlife a PM & ask him if he has any he could sell you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted January 9, 2019 I used the AAW kit also. Wire #8 (grey) [8A, 8B, 8C, etc] I robbed a socket from my old wiring harness. I am out of town, but I can send you a couple lights sockets when I get home if you need one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CG in TX 16 Report post Posted January 9, 2019 I see West Coast Classic Cougars also sells the light socket for the control. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johns Summer of 69 14 Report post Posted January 11, 2019 I have my old harness in a box. I'm hoping this will be in it. Thanks for the collective knowledge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
