Testing 63 Headlight Switch

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  • Greg W.
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    • September 1, 2005
    • 117
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    Testing 63 Headlight Switch

    Can you test the switch that turns on and off the headlights?

    They were working before I replaced the dash and rear harness, now they don't. The parking lights, tail lights, turn signal, dash, courtesy works, just no headlights. Even the warning light works. All the wiring is new but the switch and the hi/lo beam switch.

    When I reassembled the cluster and inserted the knob it was very difficult to get back in. Could I have broke something in there?

    Thanks again for any help.

    Greg
    Last edited by Greg W.; April 7, 2011, 10:44 PM. Reason: added information
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    • Philip C.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • December 1, 1984
      • 1117
      #2
      Re: Testing 63 Headlight Switch

      Originally posted by Greg Walker (44442)
      Can you test the switch that turns on and off the headlights?

      They were working before I replaced the dash and rear harness, now they don't. The parking lights, tail lights, turn signal, dash, courtesy works, just no headlights. Even the warning light works. All the wiring is new but the switch and the hi/lo beam switch.

      When I reassembled the cluster and inserted the knob it was very difficult to get back in. Could I have broke something in there?

      Thanks again for any help.

      Greg
      Hi Greg, check that the plug on the dimmer switch didnt back off. Phil 8063
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        • Jack H.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • April 1, 1990
          • 9906
          #3
          Re: Testing 63 Headlight Switch

          And that you've actually got juice coming out of the dimmer switch... These switches can/do age to the point that the internal contacts get flakey...

          About half of those I harvest from scrap yard cars require being opened up, cleaned and lubricated.
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            • Greg W.
              Expired
              • September 1, 2005
              • 117
              #4
              Re: Testing 63 Headlight Switch

              Originally posted by Jack Humphrey (17100)
              And that you've actually got juice coming out of the dimmer switch... These switches can/do age to the point that the internal contacts get flakey...

              About half of those I harvest from scrap yard cars require being opened up, cleaned and lubricated.
              If the power is getting to the parking lights and I can dim my dash lights, does that not imply that the power is coming out of switch?

              Greg
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                • William C.
                  NCRS Past President
                  • June 1, 1975
                  • 6037
                  #5
                  Re: Testing 63 Headlight Switch

                  Yes, but not that it is making it thru the foot operated dimmer switch, or even that the three way connection has been made at the foot operated dimmer switch.
                  Bill Clupper #618
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