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Mopar Garage => Electric, Gauges, & Lights => Topic started by: mt.sledder on May 01, 2020, 01:18:46 AM

Title: 68 charger is dead after removing gauge assembly
Post by: mt.sledder on May 01, 2020, 01:18:46 AM
I removed the gauge assembly in order to remove my dash pad on my 68 charger and now the car won't start. There is also no power at my interior lights. I don't even get a click when turning the key, absolutely nothing happens. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: 68 charger is dead after removing gauge assembly
Post by: cdr on May 01, 2020, 01:55:10 AM
hook the 2 amp gauge wires together ,tape them up they are +
Title: Re: 68 charger is dead after removing gauge assembly
Post by: Kern Dog on May 01, 2020, 07:55:57 AM
ALL power runs through the ammeter gauge. The red and black wires carry the entire electrical load. As suggested, use a small bolt to connect them then tape over it so the car can start and run.
Title: Re: 68 charger is dead after removing gauge assembly
Post by: mt.sledder on May 01, 2020, 12:05:05 PM
Quote from: cdr on May 01, 2020, 01:55:10 AM
hook the 2 amp gauge wires together ,tape them up they are +

Thanks for the help, I appreciate it. She's ALIVE!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 68 charger is dead after removing gauge assembly
Post by: mt.sledder on May 01, 2020, 12:07:32 PM
Quote from: Kern Dog on May 01, 2020, 07:55:57 AM
ALL power runs through the ammeter gauge. The red and black wires carry the entire electrical load. As suggested, use a small bolt to connect them then tape over it so the car can start and run.
Thanks for the help, I appreciate it. She's ALIVE!!!!!!!!
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