A different kind of lighting problem
07-24-2016, 09:29 PM
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A different kind of lighting problem
I've searched the forum to no avail to my problem on my 74. All of my running lights remain on constantly, and I mean all of them!
Headlights turn on once I activate them, other then that, everything stays on. I'm thinking it's in my headlight switch but not entirely sure.
Any ideas folks?
Getting tired of disconnecting the battery.
Thanks.
Headlights turn on once I activate them, other then that, everything stays on. I'm thinking it's in my headlight switch but not entirely sure.
Any ideas folks?
Getting tired of disconnecting the battery.
Thanks.
07-24-2016, 10:46 PM
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Yes, all dash/console lights are also on. Footwell light and back deck light is only activated by turning headlight switch to the left and headlights by pulling the ****...Dash/console lights obviously dim if I turn **** to the right.
Any help is appreciated.
Jon
07-24-2016, 11:08 PM
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The quick assessment without consulting the service manual is that your headlight switch is bad.
Everything is "normal" in a ON position, but for some reason your switch wont go OFF.
Everything is "normal" in a ON position, but for some reason your switch wont go OFF.
07-25-2016, 11:09 AM
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a couple of quick questions..IS this with car running only? Were things working before for you or is this something recently discovered as you were refurbishing the '74?
with car turned off do the park lites work when switch is pulled partly out/JIM
with car turned off do the park lites work when switch is pulled partly out/JIM
07-25-2016, 12:21 PM
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07-25-2016, 03:54 PM
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Really sounds like the headlight switch. To verify with 99.99% certainty disconnect the headlight switch electrical connector. If lights stay on there's a problem in the +12V wiring on the lamp side of the switch; if lights are off it is the switch.
07-28-2016, 08:25 AM
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Thanks for the replies folks. Your replies have confirmed my suspicion of a bad headlight switch.
Next question is how do I remove/replace the headlight switch?
Do I need to remove the dash or is there an easier way of doing it?
Any help or links to how to do this would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks again!
Next question is how do I remove/replace the headlight switch?
Do I need to remove the dash or is there an easier way of doing it?
Any help or links to how to do this would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks again!
07-28-2016, 09:30 AM
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07-28-2016, 10:08 AM
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Jon,
There are two "books" that a C3 owner can not live without. The first being the AIM (assembly instruction manual) and the dealer Service Manual. If you don't have a copy please consider getting a set. Ebay usually has one for 30-40 bucks.
For example, Peterbuilts graphic is a page right from the AIM and it really help put everything in perspective!
There are two "books" that a C3 owner can not live without. The first being the AIM (assembly instruction manual) and the dealer Service Manual. If you don't have a copy please consider getting a set. Ebay usually has one for 30-40 bucks.
For example, Peterbuilts graphic is a page right from the AIM and it really help put everything in perspective!
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