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That stupid little headlight swtich!!

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Old Nov 3, 2000 | 05:53 PM
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That stupid little headlight swtich!!

OK I got an 89 Camaro and you all know that **** you pull to turn on your headlights and if you turn it you can dimm your dash lights. Well mine is a B****! it has to be in a certain spot or the light will go out. If I am going down the road and hit a bump at night.....BYE BYE LIGHTS! Any one know how to tighting that thing up or fix it??
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Old Nov 3, 2000 | 07:50 PM
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i'd replace the switch.

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Old Nov 4, 2000 | 06:52 PM
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PP,

Ed is correct. The potentiometer that controls the voltage to the dash lamps is an integral part of the switch. The older "Push-Pull" switches are actually easier to replace than the rocker style.

I'd replace the switch, too, but I'm nowhere near Trenton.

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