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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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Got a question concerning the front parking / turn signals on my 66. My front running lights are on with the light switch in the first detent, but off when the switch is all the way out(headlights on), is this normal? Or do I have a switch problem? Thanks
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That is normal. You can change it if you like. It requires removing the switch and moving one wire, purple I believe, to another slot. I did it about 8 years ago and forgot exactly which wire and to where it should be moved. The end result is that the parking lights will stay on when you put on your driving lights. Do a search, that's how I found it. Jerry
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That is normal. You can change it if you like. It requires removing the switch and moving one wire, purple I believe, to another slot. I did it about 8 years ago and forgot exactly which wire and to where it should be moved. The end result is that the parking lights will stay on when you put on your driving lights. Do a search, that's how I found it. Jerry
Awesome! Thanks
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Originally Posted by Ual319Driver
Got a question concerning the front parking / turn signals on my 66. My front running lights are on with the light switch in the first detent, but off when the switch is all the way out(headlights on), is this normal? Or do I have a switch problem? Thanks
Normal. See page 17 in your owner's manual.
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