Headlight switch/dimmer help
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7th Gear
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Headlight switch/dimmer help
Hi everyone,
In need of some help. Just installed a new headlight/dimmer switch. My dimmer/gauge lights came on briefly then went off and i cant get them back on again. Checked fuses they were good but i replaced anyway and still nothing. Headlights working and everything, just the gauge light. Anyone got some advice? Thanks!
In need of some help. Just installed a new headlight/dimmer switch. My dimmer/gauge lights came on briefly then went off and i cant get them back on again. Checked fuses they were good but i replaced anyway and still nothing. Headlights working and everything, just the gauge light. Anyone got some advice? Thanks!
1967 Pedal Car Champion
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Are you sure the switch **** isn't rotated all the way counterclockwise? Or is it all the way clockwise? I think counterclockwise dims the dash all the way... Aw, hell, one way dims them all the way - make sure it's not that!
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7th Gear
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Yeah I've turned it back and forth 1000 times. Do you think it could be the new switch? Anything else I should look for? Again it did work at first when I installed and now not working.
Melting Slicks
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Verify that the dash is grounded.
Easy to test; simply grab a length of wire, attach one end to the negative side of the battery and touch the other end to a bare metal part of the dash/center cluster and see if the lights come on.
If that works at least you know you're looking for a bad ground.
Easy to test; simply grab a length of wire, attach one end to the negative side of the battery and touch the other end to a bare metal part of the dash/center cluster and see if the lights come on.
If that works at least you know you're looking for a bad ground.
Burning Brakes
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The reproduction switches have a bad reputation; here's what others have said Is my new headlight switch bad? - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
The original switches are easy to take apart, clean and re-assemble. I had 2 original that I "restored". I'm sure they will work, but I have not tested them. What was wrong with your original?
The original switches are easy to take apart, clean and re-assemble. I had 2 original that I "restored". I'm sure they will work, but I have not tested them. What was wrong with your original?
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7th Gear
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The reproduction switches have a bad reputation; here's what others have said Is my new headlight switch bad? - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
The original switches are easy to take apart, clean and re-assemble. I had 2 original that I "restored". I'm sure they will work, but I have not tested them. What was wrong with your original?
The original switches are easy to take apart, clean and re-assemble. I had 2 original that I "restored". I'm sure they will work, but I have not tested them. What was wrong with your original?
Team Owner
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The reproduction switches have a bad reputation; here's what others have said Is my new headlight switch bad? - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
The original switches are easy to take apart, clean and re-assemble. I had 2 original that I "restored". I'm sure they will work, but I have not tested them. What was wrong with your original?
The original switches are easy to take apart, clean and re-assemble. I had 2 original that I "restored". I'm sure they will work, but I have not tested them. What was wrong with your original?
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