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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Just replaced the headlight switch on my 71', it worked for a while and then began to act up. I pull switch out, headlights pop up, lights are on for about 20 seconds then go off, come back on for a few seconds, then go off again, come back on for a few seconds then go off for good. Everything else associated with the switch works fine; side and front markers, tail lights, dash lights (dim and bright), signals, hazards, headlight dash warning light, and dimmer switch. I bypassed the dimmer switch and the headlights still act up. All wire connections are tight. QUESTION: Is there something in the light switch that could possibly be heating up and breaking the connection or is it just a bad NEW switch ? Appreciate any help or ideas...Thanks...Doug
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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There is abreaker in the switch that can do this if the load is too much.
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Could it be a bad or weak breaker in the switch ? There is nothing else added to the lighting system that is not supposed to be there.
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Could it be a bad or weak breaker in the switch ? There is nothing else added to the lighting system that is not supposed to be there.
Yes it could be a weak breaker.What was the other headlight switch doing?
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The other switch was working fine as far as the electrical part was concerned, the vacuum part of the switch was bad, so I replaced the whole switch.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SCARA451
There is nothing else added to the lighting system that is not supposed to be there.
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The other switch was working fine as far as the electrical part was concerned, the vacuum part of the switch was bad, so I replaced the whole switch.
Considering the obove posts I would have to vote for a bad switch.When you pull the dash back down plug the old switch back in and turn it on.If the old switch doesnt blow the breaker then get a new switch.(I have transferred the vacuum portion of the switch in some cases.)
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