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Old Oct 21, 2001 | 07:12 PM
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What's the switch I need to replace to make my brights work?

Hey guys. I've lost my Chiltons. My brights only work if I lift my steering wheel into the top position and try clicking them on about 10,000 times. I remember there's a switch you replace to fix this, but does anybody have the part number and idea of how much it costs?

Also, how do you replace it...I'm sure it's a bear since it's in the steering column.

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Old Oct 21, 2001 | 07:41 PM
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Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
Engine: TPI 305/ v6
Transmission: struggling t-5/ 4l60E
Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23
About $10-15 from 'the zone'

It actually mounted on the column rather than in.

Easiest way (imo) is to remove the 4 nuts holding the column to the dash (easily seen w/the 'hush' panel off. Then the switch is accessable (upper left side of column down by the brake pedal). 2 hex screws, a plug, old switch off, new switch on, plug back in 2 hex screws, back in business.

Limited space (unless you're a smaller person), makes it a bit harder than stated above but, not too bad.

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Old Oct 22, 2001 | 03:44 AM
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what's the actual name of the switch so they don't give me a blank look?

thanks for the help, that sounds very easy...I'll be sure to thank the bastard that told me it was hard and that's why I've been putting it off

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Old Oct 22, 2001 | 04:54 AM
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Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
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Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23
I just asked for the high beam switch when I got mine. Hard/difficulty is determined by how lazy one is (for most average repairs)...

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