e-body headlight switch
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06/22/19 03:14 PM
06/22/19 03:14 PM
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GomangoCuda
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The only time that my instrument lights and parking lights come on is when I hold the headlight switch in between parking and headlights. But that is just before headlights come on. as soon as I move the switch far enough for headlights then no instrument or parking lights. I took apart the headlight switch and cleaned up all of the internal contacts. Still works exactly the same. I don't think it is a ground issue as all of the instrument and parking lights do work as long as I hold the headlight switch in one very small spot between parking and headlights. Any Ideas? Do i bite the bullet and buy a $150 rebuilt switch? or is there something else in play here that I am missing? I am about ready to put the parking and instrument lights on a toggle switch.
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Re: e-body headlight switch
[Re: Alaskan_TA]
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06/22/19 04:00 PM
06/22/19 04:00 PM
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Well I just drove it last night. High and low beams worked as intended. Had to turn headlights off to see the instruments. Not so good. I actually did that a couple of times to take a quick peek at the Water Temp and Oil Pressure. Probably not the smartest thing I ever did. It was seriously dark at the time.
Last edited by GomangoCuda; 06/22/19 04:03 PM.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.
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Re: e-body headlight switch
[Re: GomangoCuda]
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06/22/19 08:54 PM
06/22/19 08:54 PM
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RapidRobert
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is there a cheaper HL switch you can purchase? (or a used one). I would feed 12V to each of the female terminals in the HL connector & see if every circuit responds normally. EDIT are E body switches unique?
Last edited by RapidRobert; 06/22/19 08:54 PM.
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Re: e-body headlight switch
[Re: GomangoCuda]
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06/23/19 09:44 AM
06/23/19 09:44 AM
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Slotts
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Do i bite the bullet and buy a $150 rebuilt switch? Nope! Friends don't recommend friends to buy attempted rebuilt electrical Mopar parts on Ebay. Don't fall for those fake pictures. Your switch can be RESTORED for a lot less and in a weeks turn around time. Jim
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Re: e-body headlight switch
[Re: Slotts]
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06/23/19 08:55 PM
06/23/19 08:55 PM
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Jim did a fantastic job on my e-body dash dimmer switch. I have pics to prove it.
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Re: e-body headlight switch
[Re: randavis]
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06/24/19 12:13 PM
06/24/19 12:13 PM
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Jim did a fantastic job on my e-body dash dimmer switch. I have pics to prove it. Another vote for Jim at JS Restorations. He did a great job on my dash dimmer switch also!
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