Hi Chris.
The light is in between the oil pressure and the fuel gage.
I do not have the head lights back in yet the car has to go back to the
paint shop as soon as I have it back together and running on it,s own power.
Thank for your help.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Hoffman" <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 12:43 AM
Subject: Re (2): IML: red light
> If the lamp is to the LEFT of the fuel gauge, and is just a round lamp
with
> no lettering or symbol, this is the high-beam indicator for the headlamps.
>
> The "CHECK GAGES" lamp (spelled just like that) is to the right of the
fuel
> gauge, pretty much under the "0" in the speedometer. (I suspect if Mr
> Hanekamp had seen that lamp he would have mentioned what it said.)
>
> Why your high beam indicator is on whenever the key is on eludes me. It
> should illuminate only when the high-beam headlamps are on, regardless of
> ignition key position. Sounds like there is a short to some ground
> somewhere, perhaps near the instrument cluster? Are the headlamps glowing
> all the time??
>
> Dick is 75% correct (25% less than usual) about the operation of the Check
> Gages light... it tells you to look at three of the four gauges for signs
of
> improper oil pressure, low fuel or high temperature. It does not monitor
the
> alternator gauge (ammeter).
>
> The third and final indicator lamp in the cluster is at the opposite end
of
> the speedometer from Check Gages... it says "Brake System" and warns only
of
> low brake fluid pressure. It does not indicate an applied parking brake.
>
> That's all there is for indicators in a '67-68... there are not even turn
> signal indicators inside the cabin!
>
> Keep us posted, please, Bob... or tell us more so we can help...
> Chris in LA
> 67 Crown
> 78 NYB Salon
>
> Dick Benjamin wrote:
> > Yes, you are seeing the gauge sentry system in action. If any of the 4
> > gauges is out of normal safe operating range, the gauge sentry light
will
> > warn you to look at the gauges. This is a standard feature of Imperials
for
> > many years - really the best of all worlds, an idiot light and a gauge
to
> > give you quantitative data. If the fuel is below 1/8 tank, the light
will
> > warn you.
> >
> > Dick Benjamin
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Robert Hanekamp <bobsmopar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 7:47 PM
> > Subject: IML: red light
> >
> >
> >> Hi All.
> >> I am working on a 68 Imperial convertible.
> >> On the dash there is a red light that is on when I turn on the key it
was
> >> not on before I dismantled the car.
> >> It is on the left of the fuel gage.
> >> I have not put fuel in it yet do these cars have a low fuel light.
> >> Any help would be great.
> >> Bob
>
>
>
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