Harvie Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Hello all, I just got a 1947 Chrysler New Yorker 4 dr sedan - I am very happy with it and I have the shop manual etc. There is a switch under the dash that I can't identify the function of. I shall try to attach pictures - can anyone tell me what it is for please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 if just right of the column, this may be for intensity of dash lights....low/high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvie Posted November 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Sorry, just trying to get the hang of posting a picture here. While I try to figure it out I shall describe it. It is a chrome plated switch about two inches long - not a toggle - but it sticks down vertically and is knurled at the end. I don't want to try to pull it or push it or twist it until I know what I am doing for fear of breaking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvie Posted November 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 My posting crossed with your reply - it is actually to the left of the steering column - I though that it might be a panel dimmer - is it operated by twisting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dodgeb4ya Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Trip meter knob... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpollo Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 It is indeed the knob for resetting the trip odometer as Dodge b4ya says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 I just removed one of these mounted cable assemblies from a German car I have here and heat freed it up so to be usable again....some things just do not need exacting tolerances... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Mine has a little plastic black knob the same shape as the dash knobs. My father probably got tired of poking his leg on it. Would have got around to asking what it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvie Posted November 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Thank you all very much indeed. In order to activate the trip meter do I push this switch or twist it? I want to make sure that I don't damage it. Thanks again for all of your time and excellent information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Don't know on this one but most of the 60's cars you had to pull, in your case down and twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 I think you push up and twist. You won't hurt it. Just be warned the odometer and trip meter wheels if they do not line up means the gears are probably damaged or broken.... 1946-48 chryslers have this common issue.....I don't know who can repair the pot metal gears in the odometer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob westphal Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 The switch is an off & on dash light switch according to the manual. It also had the same function when I rewired my P15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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