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I just purchased a 1947 packard (2112). Everything worked in the car including the clock. I replaced the master cylinder and now the courtesy lights are not working when you open the door.... I can't see how these would be related, I searched the forum for a wiring diagram, but have not found one for the interior. Is there something simple I am missing (i.e. a fuse, switch, etc).

Also mounted on the dash is a clear 1/2 moon shaped magnifying glass (for lack of a different term) with the words "the guide" on it. What the heck is this for?

Thanks in advance & sorry for the stupid questions....

The 1/2 moon shaped magnifying glass is a 'Guide' traffic light viewer. These were typically added to cars that had exterior sun visors. The basically act as a mirror to make the traffic lights easier to see when the exterior sun visor may be blocking your view.

Also look at the last few pages of the 1947 Service Counselors pdf, as it has several wire diagrams that may help you out.

packardinfo.com/xoops/html/downloads/1947_SC.pdf

Ahhh, makes sense on the Guide since this has a sun visor on it. I also found the wiring diagram in the Service Counselor, it looks like those lights are powered thru a circuit breaker. That gives me a great place to start if they don't automatically reset. Thanks for the info and the fantastic site!

Here is a complete wiring diagram for 47. All circuit breakers Packard used that I am aware of usually self reset after the problem has been corrected.

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Welcome to the Site. See you've already gained some advice and assistance, that's what were here for!

And could you put your '47 in the Owner Registry together with a pic, and history if known, please?

Enjoy your Packard and again

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for the Owner Registry entry. Enjoy your Packard.

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There are now 2 Owner Registry entries for your'47 Clipper, each one different. Might be good to combine the two descriptions into one of them then have BigKev delete the extra entry.