Another seasonal question...

[rsamis]

Is there supposed to be an indicator light for the rear <i>defroster</i> (around here, the term "demister" doesn't really do justice)? Is it inside the switch, or somewhere on the dash panel? If in the switch, is the bulb replaceable? Thanks!

Royal
76 FHC, 4-spd, dual Strombergs

[john]

well certanly on the 1980 FHC i have there is a light just above the switch (inside the switch which is replaceable and a light on the instrument panel LH side.

i may be wrong but if both lights are not working it's possibly could be a fault with the wiring or the fuse.


[8 whole cylinders worth of punch to ram the world through the windshield and out the rear view mirror. Car & Driver]
1981 Grinnall TR7 v8
1981 Black FHC
1979 & 1980 Black Premium FHC(laid to rest) Sorry


John

[rsamis]

Thanks John. I found the one on the dash when I took apart the dash last night. I must say, this is the first time I've ever come across a <i>purple</i> indicator light in a car. Another endearing quirk of the TR7... I fixed the dash light by changing out a loose Pressac fitting. Now I'll take a closer look at the switch.

Royal
76 FHC, 4-spd, dual Strombergs

[KRenken]

um...what's a "pressac" fitting?

Kimmit

1980 DHC
GM 3.8 v6 fi

[rsamis]

Maybe "fitting" isn't the right word, but it's the little plastic socket the bulb fits into. If you look closely at its back surface, you'll see "Pressac" written in tiny letters.

Royal
76 FHC, 4-spd, dual Strombergs