White Dash Warning light?

robinspain · 10-13-2009

Hi can anyone tell me what the white dashboard warning light means, when it comes on (1973 Opel gt) Would appreciate the owners manual page for the others if this is possible!!!!

Cheers

Rob

PS fitted new Weber card: Car starts, brakes work, Car no longer stalls, the list just goes on: If in doubt, dump the Solex!!!!!

PPS still haven't a clue where the advance retard pipe connects!!!!!

rrossjr · 10-13-2009

Originally Posted by robinspain

Hi can anyone tell me what the white dashboard warning light means, when it comes on (1973 Opel gt)...

The white indicator light should come on when the headlights are not fully open or fully closed. I heard it described as a "headlight bucket ajar" light.

I'll see if I can find the page in the service manual that describes the lights in the indicator lamp cluster.
Cheers,
Ron in Indy

traytodd · 10-13-2009

When the headlight buckets latch in they open a microswitch that controls this indicator light. When the buckets are not latched, the microswitch is closed turning on the light.

robinspain · 10-14-2009

Thanks folks for your help, it is much appreciated. I finally got the car running with the aid of a new Weber. I saw the white light blazing away, but decided to take the car for a short run. I did not want to damage the car but I thought the oil etc was all good for go. I am still trying to get hold of the manual but the warning light cluster page would be good just to know if there is a problem and what it is. Most of the other stuff is fairly self explanatory.

Once again thanks for your help.

newman27 · 10-14-2009

The '73 Owners Manual comes up on eBay a good bit. Also, AutoLit.com ... The Leader in Automobile Literature sells them usually. One day when I was really bored I felt like messing around in MS Paint and came up with the photo at this link. It explains all the indicators and other dash items (even the obvious ones

).

HTH,

Matt

hrcollinsjr · 10-14-2009

Originally Posted by newman27

One day when I was really board...HTH, Matt

AKA, "The Plank" Newman

Harold
AKA "Intelligent Equus africanus asinus"

newman27 · 10-14-2009

Originally Posted by hrcollinsjr

AKA, "The Plank" Newman

Harold
AKA "Intelligent Equus africanus asinus"

You got me Harold! I'm pretty careful about my grammar and spelling on forums - I don't believe even Tekenaar has corrected one of my posts yet. You da man!

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robinspain Opeler Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: spain Posts: 24	Thanks folks for your help, it is much appreciated. I finally got the car running with the aid of a new Weber. I saw the white light blazing away, but decided to take the car for a short run. I did not want to damage the car but I thought the oil etc was all good for go. I am still trying to get hold of the manual but the warning light cluster page would be good just to know if there is a problem and what it is. Most of the other stuff is fairly self explanatory. Once again thanks for your help.

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