Any luck finding a three-position headlight switch for a 76 at a local store?
My switch works on off, dash light but all goes dark when I try the last position to turn on lights. Last week I had to toggle the switch to make it work, now it is out.
Headlight switch at local auto parts?
- blurple124
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Re: Headlight switch at local auto parts?
Probably because all of the current for all of the lights runs directly through that switch before getting distributed...
You should be able to find a black 3 position switch at Radio Shack or a similar store. Might not be the same as the original, but it will work the same.
You should be able to find a black 3 position switch at Radio Shack or a similar store. Might not be the same as the original, but it will work the same.
Charlie
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1978 Fiat 124 Spider 1800 - Antonia
1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sport
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Re: Headlight switch at local auto parts?
When you do replace it, you should install headlight relays to take the current load off the switches (dashboard and coulmn) and the ignition switch. As an added bonus, your lights will be brighter.
- RRoller123
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Re: Headlight switch at local auto parts?
I just completed recently the headlight relay upgrade and I can say that they are subjectively almost TWICE as bright as before. Way beyond my expectations. Well worth the effort!
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'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
2003 Jaguar XK8
2003 Jaguar XKR
2021 Jayco 22RB
2019 Bianchi Torino Bicycle