Classic/Antique Car Repair/Head light switch

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Expert: - 7/22/2008


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On a 69' Chevy C10 Pick up truck- Trying to replace the headlight switch next to the instrument cluster, I'm pretty sure I broke the replacement part trying to push in the nob. Now the nob just slides in and out and the lights don't work. I'm 100% sure it's the headlight switch is bad- Is there some trick to installing this part?

Answer
On the back side of the headlight switch, opposite the wires, there should be a small spring loaded button. Remove the headlight knob, reach under the dash and press the spring loaded button and then slide the knob in all the way. Then release the button and the knob and shaft should be locked in position and should work. If this does not do the trick then the headlight switch is damaged.
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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.

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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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