Headlight Switch Pulled Out
Drifting
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From: Manhattan Beach Ca
On mine you can get away dropping the steering column as far as it will let you. Then loosen the screws to the dash top and the side bezel. Also at the door jamb area. Then you can move the front dash enough to pull switch out. Just be carefull with hoses etc...
Burning Brakes
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X2 for probably a new switch, If you are really not wanting to do the repair right now I would at least try having someone try to push the small release button on the switch and re inserting the switch ****-shaft. If this works it may buy you 6 months if you are careful when using.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Tx
Maybe something is pressing on the release button behind the dash. If so, then maybe jostling the switch around a bit might take the pressure of the button.
I would loosen the retaining nut, and see if you can use an awl or screwdriver or something to reposition the switch slightly, then tighten the retaining nut, and try the rod again. I would make sure not to completely remove the retaining nut, and to make sure to tighten it back up before you try to engage the rod - just in case it does work.
I would loosen the retaining nut, and see if you can use an awl or screwdriver or something to reposition the switch slightly, then tighten the retaining nut, and try the rod again. I would make sure not to completely remove the retaining nut, and to make sure to tighten it back up before you try to engage the rod - just in case it does work.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Vero Beach FL
A few months ago I had to replace my switch the instruction say to pull gently for the first few times and I did. The **** kept pulling out and I mean pulling out of the switch all the way. I sent it back and got a replacement and that **** has pulled out a few times as well.
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From: Chino CA
A few months ago I had to replace my switch the instruction say to pull gently for the first few times and I did. The **** kept pulling out and I mean pulling out of the switch all the way. I sent it back and got a replacement and that **** has pulled out a few times as well.
Melting Slicks
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Best of luck
DJ Freddie
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Almost since the day it was new, the headlight ****/rod on my 81, has pulled out of the switch. I can push it back in, and feel it "click", but the next time I pull on it a little to hard, out it comes.
I had it back to the dealer twice about this, when it was new and still under warranty. The first time they "claimed" they replaced the switch, while the second time they said that there was nothing wrong with it and that they couldn't duplicate the problem.
33 years (and 2 Delco switches) later, it will still pull of the switch, if I'm not careful.
I had it back to the dealer twice about this, when it was new and still under warranty. The first time they "claimed" they replaced the switch, while the second time they said that there was nothing wrong with it and that they couldn't duplicate the problem.
33 years (and 2 Delco switches) later, it will still pull of the switch, if I'm not careful.
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From: Chino CA
Almost since the day it was new, the headlight ****/rod on my 81, has pulled out of the switch. I can push it back in, and feel it "click", but the next time I pull on it a little to hard, out it comes.
I had it back to the dealer twice about this, when it was new and still under warranty. The first time they "claimed" they replaced the switch, while the second time they said that there was nothing wrong with it and that they couldn't duplicate the problem.
33 years (and 2 Delco switches) later, it will still pull of the switch, if I'm not careful.
I had it back to the dealer twice about this, when it was new and still under warranty. The first time they "claimed" they replaced the switch, while the second time they said that there was nothing wrong with it and that they couldn't duplicate the problem.
33 years (and 2 Delco switches) later, it will still pull of the switch, if I'm not careful.
Guess I gotta be SUPER easy on it and carry a 4 leaf clover