Headlight problem figured out. Need help!
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Racer
Joined: May 2004
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From: Jacksonville FL
Headlight problem figured out. Need help!
Ok, I figured out why my headlights were not coming on. My switch and lever inside the steering column is fine (I disassembled it all and checked). What I found was the problem the low-beam/high-beam actuator. I hope thats an accurate description. There is a metal rod that goes from the high-beam lever mechanism in the column to a white plastic plunger type actuator (as mentioned above) at the end of the steerig column that switches the high/low beam. I found that the metal rod had came out of the plunger mechanism I placed it back in, but noticed that it no longer clicked like it should when you pull the lever back. The mechanism looks like it is rivited to a piece of the steering column support. Can it be replaced and how? Where can I get one?
Please help! I also want to add the relays mentioned in above posts to make my lights brighter.
Thanks
Please help! I also want to add the relays mentioned in above posts to make my lights brighter.
Thanks
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Ontario
Originally Posted by Fireslayer26
I also want to add the relays mentioned in above posts to make my lights brighter.
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Racer
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From: Jacksonville FL
Ok, but I still have the problem of the actuator device thats not working. I found a pic of it in one of the steering column blow-up pics. It is the Dimmer switch assembly. Has anyone replaced one of these?
Thanks
Thanks
Melting Slicks
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From: I may be getting old but I refuse to grow up
Originally Posted by Fireslayer26
Ok, but I still have the problem of the actuator device thats not working. I found a pic of it in one of the steering column blow-up pics. It is the Dimmer switch assembly. Has anyone replaced one of these?
Thanks
Thanks
Oh yea you have to kinda stand on you head to do it.
Steve
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Racer
Joined: May 2004
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From: Jacksonville FL
Yeah, thanks Steve. I noticed when I bought the new one it had 2 slots that you would put screws through. I think I'm going to take the seat out and try to do it without lowering the column. Much less a PITA in my opinion.