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Expert: - 1/7/2008


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Hi Brad, mine is a 1965 Mustang and my parking and instrument lights are not working. I plan on replacing the light switch. First, is the switch a buggar to get out? Second, should I check the fuse in there first? My manual says the fuse is in there but I did not see any. But then again I have not fully taken the switch out. Thank you Sir.

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Dave

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Pulling the switch is not that bad a job, however I have been known to remove the four bolts/nuts holding the drivers seat in and removing the seat so that I  could get comfortable while working under the dash. If it is the factory switch there should be a fuse on the switch. There should be a spring loaded button on the top of the switch that will release the knob and shaft. Then the bezel can be removed and the switch should come away from the dash.
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Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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