Manta instrument bezel

73Manta72gt · 01-26-2009

What was the purpose of the hole under the fasten seat belt light? My car doesn't have it. Was It an option not on my 73 Manta?

kevinfier · 01-26-2009

That is where the dimmer knob for instrument lights is located.

DennisGardiner · 01-26-2009

Exactly, the dimmer knob.

Most 71 Mantas did not have in and most 72 Mantas did not have it.

73Manta72gt · 01-26-2009

That makes sense. On my car I can only turn the dash lights on or off by turning the headlight switch.

I'll post want ad and try to find a dimmer to add to my car.

Thanks guys.

BQS4 · 01-26-2009

Originally Posted by 73Manta72gt

That makes sense. On my car I can only turn the dash lights on or off by turning the headlight switch.

I'll post want ad and try to find a dimmer to add to my car.

Thanks guys.

Don't bother, usually by now those dimmer switches are toasted. Either keep what you got, or do a little looking around and find a more modern equivalent. If you can't stand to see that hole in your dash, you really have to crook your head around to see it behind the steering wheel, then just glue a piece of plastic in there and paint it.

74Opel1900 · 01-26-2009

I just bought a replacement dimmer switch from a member here. Ask around or post in the items wanted section. I got mine for $17 including shipping.

timemachine · 01-26-2009

The old dimmers had heavy windings and will usually come back if you rotate them back and forth a hundred times or so. You can also spritz a little TV tuner cleaner in there.

opeletti75 · 01-26-2009

im the one who sold the dimmer glad you like it

74Opel1900 · 01-26-2009

Originally Posted by opeletti75

im the one who sold the dimmer glad you like it

Yup, opeletti sold me the dimmer switch. Definitely one of our trusted sellers here on the forum.

deaner · 01-27-2009

Originally Posted by BQS4

Don't bother, usually by now those dimmer switches are toasted. Either keep what you got, or do a little looking around and find a more modern equivalent. If you can't stand to see that hole in your dash, you really have to crook your head around to see it behind the steering wheel, then just glue a piece of plastic in there and paint it.

An easy to do job. It's a simple rheostat. Plenty available aftermarket. And you can still make the stock knob work. Just search for automotive switches.

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DennisGardiner Kalifornia Kid Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Soulsbyville, CA Posts: 357	Exactly, the dimmer knob. Most 71 Mantas did not have in and most 72 Mantas did not have it. __________________ Drifting: dorifuto sōkō, a motor sport where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels through turns, while preserving vehicle control.

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timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 871 Real Name: Jim Provided Answers: 7	The old dimmers had heavy windings and will usually come back if you rotate them back and forth a hundred times or so. You can also spritz a little TV tuner cleaner in there. __________________ '74 Manta ("Sig") '75 Sportwagon (project) '72 GT (whenever I get to it) Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus

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opeletti75 opeletti75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: rockvile ct Posts: 422 Real Name: mike poletti	dimmer im the one who sold the dimmer glad you like it

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kevinfier Opel Adventure # 77 NC Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: West Coast of Illinois Posts: 211 Real Name: Kevin	That is where the dimmer knob for instrument lights is located.

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73Manta72gt Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 341	That makes sense. On my car I can only turn the dash lights on or off by turning the headlight switch. I'll post want ad and try to find a dimmer to add to my car. Thanks guys.

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74Opel1900 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 325 Real Name: Brian Provided Answers: 1	I just bought a replacement dimmer switch from a member here. Ask around or post in the items wanted section. I got mine for $17 including shipping.

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