Many of you may have seen my many threads about burning up starters and in dash wiring.

In the process of fixing all those issues, I have a question about the headlight switch.

For 20 years now I have not had "brights" for headlights.

The regular lights work, but when I hit the dimmer switch on the floor, all lights go out. Dash lights, headlights, park lights, everything. So....I simply drove with regular lights. I changed the dimmer switch, and it did not change anything.

However, In my recent search I discovered the in dash switch installed sideways and was actually making contact with my wiper switch. Maybe this was the reason why?

Anyway, finally my question. When comparing the two switches side by side, I see a tab on the new one (circled in red) is this simply a ground?

Thanks!

eightlitermopar