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Old 01-04-2007, 09:58 AM
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Head Lights wouldn't

I was having problems keeping the running lights on so I decided the Headlight switch was getting tired. I installed the new one and was a little concerned that the plug going to the switch had had a meltdown at one time or the other. I replaced the obvious loose lug connectors and put the dash back together and everything tested sat. That is until I tried leaving for work about an hour before sun up. The headlights wouldn't stay on. So back into the dash I go to dig out the switch. The part of the harness plug that was left in tact had a weak connactor and in the process of twisting the wires around to reinstall the switch it must have loosened up. I was a half hour late but I got my lights back. NAPA sells the light switch harness repair part for 41 bucks so I guess I will need to go back in there and do it right. Maybe this one will last longer since I'm using relays.
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Originally Posted by Boatnik
NAPA sells the light switch harness repair part for 41 bucks so I guess I will need to go back in there and do it right.

Do you mean the plastic connector itself? If so do you have the part number? NAPA here said they didnt have it........
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Originally Posted by Chrisreyn
Do you mean the plastic connector itself? If so do you have the part number? NAPA here said they didnt have it........
Tell your parts guy to get with it. NAPA-Echlin EC159 connector. I asked the guy here to pull a new head light switch to make sure it does fit. I'll probably solder it in this weekend. I don't care for lugging or butt splicing a high load center or a critical part.
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