The car still starts with the key only. I have seen videos of the previous models with the button on the dash. Mine doesn’t have that. Turns on with just the key so original starter ignition is still in place. As for the rest of your questions I’ll reply them when I get home from work. Ill take more pictures so we can get this sorted out. Thanks for your help!

The temperature gauge works. There’s a green wire connected to the area.

Thank you for your responses. Attached are more pictures of the area. The car is original with the positive ground 6 volt battery. Generator is still in place. AC has not been added and no modifications that I’m aware of have been made. I was made aware that they serviced electricity in the car before I bought it so it’s possible they may have wired it wrong. I had issues with my turn signals not having enough power to turn on so I bought a new regulator and put it in the way the wires were on the old one. It solved my issue for normal driving but when I turn my headlights on they become slow again. So is it possible the generator is bad? I’m mentioning this as someone mentioned the red wire could actually be part of the regulator.

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Hello! This is my first post here. I recently purchased a 1954 Packard patrician. Everything works except for some charging issues at the regulator or generator. My main issues lies in the fact the car likes to not turn back on after shutting off. I was poking around under the hood and found a red cable laying around unconnected right at the starter. Anyone have a clue as to where it goes and what it is? Attached is a picture

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