Re: [Chrysler300] Panelescent Lighting

["KELLY PIERCE" <jkrestor300@xxxx>]

Greetings Group-
Chrysler 1960 thru 62, Imperial 1960 thru 63 (maybe later, not sure)
Dodge Charger 1966 and 67 used the electroilluminescent (spelling?)dash
lighting. Jeff Carter in Seattle rebuilds these gauges and power packs, does
excellent work and does it right the first time, is a club member and is
honest and reliable. I can't recommend him any higher, you won't be
disappointed with his work. As far as fixing one of these myself, I don't
know squat about electronics, so no matter how "easy a fix" and parts at a
electronics store are easy to get doesn't help me a bit. My brother in law
might be able to fix one as he is a electronics specialist (career Navy
trained and instructor) but not this kid...So get it to the guy who knows
them and can do it right, once, Jeff Carter.
Joe Pierce 300KX3+M+others
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Jasinski" <rpjasin@xxxx>
To: <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "patrick grant" <gran102@xxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 7:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Panelescent Lighting


Pat,

The power supply for the panelescent lighting converts 12 volts DC to 200
volts AC at 250 HZ. The input is controlled by the rheostat on the
headlight switch. It is a transistorized unit that is not too difficult to
repair, and parts should still be available through electronics stores. It
is important to note that one shorted lamp will prevent the whole panel from
lighting.

There is good coverage of the function and theory behind the system on page
61 of the 1960 service manual. I know this was used on the Chryslers and
Imperials in the early '60s as well as the '66 Dodge Charger, don't know
about later cars.

Bob J


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