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e-body headlight switch #2668743
06/22/19 03:14 PM
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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?

confused 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: GomangoCuda] #2668746
06/22/19 03:22 PM
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A failed high beam switch can cause problems in the rest of the system, have you checked it?

Re: e-body headlight switch [Re: Alaskan_TA] #2668756
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.

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Re: e-body headlight switch [Re: GomangoCuda] #2668825
06/22/19 08:54 PM
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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?

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Re: e-body headlight switch [Re: RapidRobert] #2668834
06/22/19 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RapidRobert
EDIT are E body switches unique?

Yup.

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Re: e-body headlight switch [Re: GomangoCuda] #2668835
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LOL, that sure came out big.


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Re: e-body headlight switch [Re: GomangoCuda] #2668911
06/23/19 02:07 AM
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Worn/Sloppy/Misaligned HL switch.
See pic.
When wiper B1 goes to HL position, wiper B2 moves to far off contact strip.
Or B1 wiper needs to move too far, & then B2 goes off contact.
Open it up again & re-inspect.

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Re: e-body headlight switch [Re: PhillyRag] #2668955
06/23/19 09:09 AM
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can you drill out the rivets & open it up, likely an easy fix at that point.


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Re: e-body headlight switch [Re: GomangoCuda] #2668965
06/23/19 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by GomangoCuda
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

Re: e-body headlight switch [Re: Slotts] #2669147
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] #2669337
06/24/19 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by randavis
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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