1967 Chrysler Newport Custom lighting questions.

[Jakter]

I just recently bought this Chrysler and I have a few questions concerning turn signals.

1) The turn signals on this car flash very fast, both sides, like when a bulb is burned out but all the turn signals are working.

2) The cornering lights don't work even though the bulbs are working when hooked to the battery. I'm not getting power from the harness.

3) The emergency flashers don't work. I know there is the flasher supposed to be taped to the wire harness under the dash. Haven't got to look for it yet.

Could these problems be connected?


Thanks.

 

[Tonybkel@newulmte]

Thinking the signal light flasher is just weak, try changing it. Running lights are powered from the signal light switch in the steering column I think. at least there are wires for them coming down form the switch. my 68 does not have cornering lights so I just cut them off at the switch.

 

[Sport Fury 67]

The flasher control component uses a bi-metallic strip of metal that expands and contracts with the heat created by the current flowing through it when the flasher light circuit is operating. Over time, this bi-metallic strip can degrade. I replaced the 4 way flasher controller on my 67 Plymouth and that fixed my issue. They make standard replacements for $6 and a better electronic one for $12, that is what I used. For the cornering lights, check the wiring harness routed down from the steering column. There is usually a three or four pin connector for the cornering lights, it might just be dis-connected. The best thing to do is find a colored wiring diagram to help you. You can buy a shop manual on a CD.

 

[MYSINBIN]

I just recently bought this Chrysler and I have a few questions concerning turn signals.

1) The turn signals on this car flash very fast, both sides, like when a bulb is burned out but all the turn signals are working.

2) The cornering lights don't work even though the bulbs are working when hooked to the battery. I'm not getting power from the harness.

3) The emergency flashers don't work. I know there is the flasher supposed to be taped to the wire harness under the dash. Haven't got to look for it yet.

Could these problems be connected?


Thanks.

Spend $30 and get this:

1967 Chrysler Color Wiring Diagram

The larger one is better because it is all on one side. The smaller one is split on two sides.

1. Try changing the flasher first. Well actually check that all bulbs are good first. As flashers age, they tend to speed up until steady on/off.

2. The cornering lights are controlled through the turn signal switch. There is a connector lower on the column for the switch. Disconnect it there and check for continuity. If good, then you may have to go in to the column to inspect the t/s switch.

My Silver Custom has a Tilt-O-Scope column with cornering lights, the signals worked, but the cornering lights didn't. There were two issues, the t/s switch was worn/compromised enough to affect the C/L's. And the light fixtures themselves were corroded and had very poor grounding. Replaced the switch, and serviced the fixtures and all was good.

3. Probably the flasher, start there.

A few other thoughts for you to consider:

When I first bought each Newp I would replace all bulbs, flashers, fuses when I had an electrical issue anywhere. I keep and label all of the good old stuff as "used-removed" for future shop testing or in a pinch use.

I use a roll of painter's tape and a Sharpie to label wiring while troubleshooting, eliminates a lot of double checking/referencing.

The color wiring diagram was the second thing I bought when I got the first Newp, the FSM was the first. Between the two, electrical mystery is virtually eliminated.

MOST IMPORTANTLY: When it comes to electrical issues, don't guess. Learn what is right and fix what is wrong. Guessing can turn your car into a charred pile of scrap metal.

Hope the input helps.

John

 

[65sporty]

Like John said above, check the bulbs first, then replace the turn signal flasher. There is a standard load and a heavy duty load. I believe the heavy duty is a 552. You will have hunt down your hazard flasher

 

[jct]

Doesn't headlights have to be on for the cornering lights to light up?

 

[swisherred]

I have a 67 newport and while I do not have cornering lights, the wiring in in there...and they all run through the main turn signal switch connector...pins 5 and 10 I think. not a separate connector. I think the headlights have to be on for the cornering lights to work since they run through the headlight switch and are meant to be used at night, but some other makes had them work during the day too. my hazzard flasher was under the radio area of the dash...

 

[MYSINBIN]

Doesn't headlights have to be on for the cornering lights to light up?

You are correct sir.

Excellent point-often missed during diagnosis.

 

[Jakter]

Replaced turn signal flasher with a thermal #552 because the electronic flasher don't fit in the holder behind the ash tray. Turn signals flash correctly now.

Replaced emergency flashers with a EL-12 electronic flasher made by Novita that is made/assembled in USA. Flashers now work but I believe I need to clean contacts in switch because sometimes I have to turn on/off/on for flashers to work but they do work.

Haven't looked deeper into the cornering lights yet,though.

 

[swisherred]

All of my lighting problems were corrected by replacing the flashers and turn signal switch and bulbs.

 

[Doug King]

My 67 Newp does not need to have head lights on for fender signals to work.
Do I have to remove the dash to replace the dash light bulb in a Newp convertible?

You are correct sir.

Excellent point-often missed during diagnosis.

 

[commando1]

My 67 Newp does not need to have head lights on for fender signals to work.
Do I have to remove the dash to replace the dash light bulb in a Newp convertible?

Pull the instrument panel and replace every bulb at the same time.
You're welcome.