Reinstalling Headlight Switch Knob - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scott72 · 02-22-2012, 11:41 AM

I pushed the button in on the back, to get it out originally. It didn't seem like anything broke. It came out fairly easy at the time.

Classic Heartbeat · 02-22-2012, 11:54 AM

You need to push the knob all of the way in. Once you think the know bottoms out, the spring tab inside the switch should push up with the end of the knob then lock in place. If not you may have broken the switch. Do you have an aftermarket knob? WES

scott72 · 02-22-2012, 12:02 PM

I think it is the original, but not positive. Yeah, when it bottoms out, nothing latches onto it.

Classic Heartbeat · 02-22-2012, 12:48 PM

It can't hurt to try LockDoc's remidy first, but if it doesn't work you need a new switch. WES

68gmsee · 02-22-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

It can't hurt to try LockDoc's remidy first, but if it doesn't work you need a new switch. WES

I think it's the spring that breaks or sticks. You could try taking it off an spraying some WD in there. It might also help to clean the sliding contacts in it also. If that doesn't do it, local auto parts carry the switches.

**LockDoc** · 02-22-2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott72

I pushed the button in on the back, to get it out originally. It didn't seem like anything broke. It came out fairly easy at the time.

That would be correct. You might try putting a little lube on the pointed end of the shaft.

LockDoc

02-22-2012, 11:41 AM	#1
scott72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bayfield, CO Posts: 187	Re: Reinstalling Headlight Switch Knob I pushed the button in on the back, to get it out originally. It didn't seem like anything broke. It came out fairly easy at the time.

02-22-2012, 11:54 AM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Reinstalling Headlight Switch Knob You need to push the knob all of the way in. Once you think the know bottoms out, the spring tab inside the switch should push up with the end of the knob then lock in place. If not you may have broken the switch. Do you have an aftermarket knob? WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-22-2012, 12:02 PM	#3
scott72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bayfield, CO Posts: 187	Re: Reinstalling Headlight Switch Knob I think it is the original, but not positive. Yeah, when it bottoms out, nothing latches onto it.

02-22-2012, 12:48 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Reinstalling Headlight Switch Knob It can't hurt to try LockDoc's remidy first, but if it doesn't work you need a new switch. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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