Re: [T3] Headlight Switch + Windshield Washer Switch

["knowonelse@sbcglobal.net" <knowonelse@sbcglobal.net>]

<x-flowed>I gave up on trying to get the headlight switch removed.
I took out all the instruments and with persistence and
scraped skin, I removed, brushed and replaced each
spade connector.

I also had to remove, brush, and re-install each and every
connector on every fuse. Just turning the fuse wasn't enough
to break through the corrosion.

I now have lights! Well, most of the time. I had to clean up
every light bulb connection and connection on the circuit.

The windshield washer switch is in even worse shape,
but I have a replacement for it. The one in the car doesn't
turn at all, it's seized big time.

I apparently have no dimples left in my dash. To the point
of pain did I try to hold on to the headlight switch and still
no loosening of the switch.

The headlight switch is the same. I did take off all wires
and hook up the replacement switch off dash. The old
one won't budge at all.

With power to the switch, the motor doesn't move. I
have another windshield wiper motor (long story) that
I'll hook up to verify that the switch works. Looking
up at the motor shows a layer of corrosion on the outside
of everything in the vicinity, so it wouldn't surprise me if
the motor is seized.

Thanks for the help on the relay, I found the proper connectors
and have lights.

One odd thing is that the right rear tail light works in the Park
mode, but not in the full lights mode. I think this is internal to
the switch.

I'm making progress and have various electrical bits working,
but I have to clean up every connector as I go. Tedious work.

Jeff  '67  Sqbk

Jim Adney wrote:
> There are dimples embossed in the dash panel which engage slots in 
> the face of the switch. You'll be able to see them once the "nut" is 
> gone.
>
>   
> > I've gotten the instruments out and knobs off, but
> > when I try to loosen the nut on the switch, the whole
> > switch rotates. I'm afraid to turn too hard and break
> > something. I can reach in and feel the housing rotate
> > when I turn the outer nut.
> >     
>
> You should probably try to reach under there and hold the switch body 
> while you turn the nut.
>
>   


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