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Guy Dudebro · 06-02-2014, 11:33 AM

Hello all. I'm restoring a 1967 Chevy C10. I'm a novice and learning through youtube videos, forums and manuals. I installed new carpet and have come across this button pictured. What is this button's function. Any info is appreciated.

Hook'em · 06-02-2014, 11:42 AM

It looks like the high-beam headlight switch. Either that or ejection seat - try it out to see what happens.

BB72CHEVKT · 06-02-2014, 11:49 AM

switch for hi and low beam on headlights

Guy Dudebro · 06-02-2014, 11:51 AM

Thanks. Definitely not an ejections seat! LOL.
My headlights aren't working now (the brake lights do though) and they did last week. Same for my cabin light. Do you this this switch is the culprit? Should I check the connection? Thanks!
Also attached a pic of my fuse box.

Orange67 · 06-02-2014, 11:55 AM

Personally, I would check your headlight switch first, mine is on the fritz and I have to play with it sometimes to get interior/dash/or headlamps to come on.

Hook'em · 06-02-2014, 11:55 AM

There may be a link between the switch and the headlights not working. Back in the day, I was driving my Pontiac LeMans back to school and hit the headlight dimmer switch which made the headlights go out. I had to drive a few more miles up the road with parking lights only. I can't remember the fix, only that there was a connection between the switch and the loss of headlights.

oldschool18 · 06-02-2014, 12:02 PM

Check to see if your hi beams work or if just low beams are not working, I think the 3 wires at the bottom of your pic blue,green,tan are the ones that go to the hi/low beam switch. but if your dome light is not working then you might have a bad or dirty headlight switch, I have gad to pull my headlight switch and clean it up to get the dash lights and the dome to work good. the dome light should be a white and orange wires coming from fuse panel.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-02-2014, 12:02 PM

It could be either. Check them both. Lift the carpet and see if the connector is melted on the high beam switch or if moisture hasn't corroded the switch itself. It also could be your wiring. Looking at the fuse panel, it looks to have lots of corrosion. WES

oldschool18 · 06-02-2014, 12:03 PM

this might help as well.
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PowerdbyChevy79 · 06-02-2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hook'em

It looks like the high-beam headlight switch. Either that or ejection seat - try it out to see what happens.

Lmao....ya spit out my coke on that one.....

alsriv2 · 06-02-2014, 02:02 PM

I had a problem with that dimmer switch on my '69 GMC. Whenever my headlights decided to flicker or stop working, I pumped that floor switch a half dozens times and everything would work normal again. My switch had corroded contacts in it and caused all the problems. Replaced the switch - problem never came back.

Guy Dudebro · 06-02-2014, 02:17 PM

Thanks everybody. I'll take a look at it all tonight and let you know. Appreciate your help!

Tork? · 06-02-2014, 02:45 PM

Like said before me, the headlight switch may be bad. I had issues with my interior lights and headlights, replaced the little box behind the switch and voila.

**LockDoc** · 06-02-2014, 03:45 PM

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I think I would agree with Wes. The fuse holders look pretty rusty and crusty.... I would clean those first....

LockDoc

alsriv2 · 06-02-2014, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I think I would agree with Wes. The fuse holders look pretty rusty and crusty.... I would clean those first....

LockDoc

Agreed...start here and work your way thru the contacts in the system. I didn't have that corrosion in my fuse block, but the water/moisture around the floor corroded that switch in my truck.

Let us know what you find.

Guy Dudebro · 06-02-2014, 05:53 PM

Any suggestion on what I should clean the switch and fuse holders with? Do I need to remove the fuse box?

LSUMurse · 06-02-2014, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alsriv2

i had a problem with that dimmer switch on my '69 gmc. Whenever my headlights decided to flicker or stop working, i pumped that floor switch a half dozens times and everything would work normal again. My switch had corroded contacts in it and caused all the problems. Replaced the switch - problem never came back.

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pwdcougar · 06-02-2014, 06:12 PM

CRC makes a spray on electronics cleaner. You can get it at most any auto parts store. I'd spray it on then blow it dry with compressed air.

Paul

In The Ten Ring · 06-02-2014, 07:32 PM

Once you get used to the floor-mounted dimmer switch, you will rail against the steering column-mounted ones.

PowerdbyChevy79 · 06-02-2014, 11:59 PM

Ya get some electronics cleaner...if you cant find any ata auto parts...air conditioning supply houses sell it..

Guy Dudebro · 06-03-2014, 10:03 AM

Cleaned off the dimmer switch and reconnected. And the headlights came on. Thanks for your help everyone.

chevytruckguy70 · 06-03-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Guy Dudebro

Hello all. I'm restoring a 1967 Chevy C10. I'm a novice and learning through youtube videos, forums and manuals. I installed new carpet and have come across this button pictured. What is this button's function. Any info is appreciated.

Aren't kids these days just so cute!!

My son had the same question when I brought my truck home. He also quickly found out that you do not need to press the brake for the shifter to move out of park.

06-02-2014, 11:33 AM	#1
Guy Dudebro Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 72	No idea what this button does Hello all. I'm restoring a 1967 Chevy C10. I'm a novice and learning through youtube videos, forums and manuals. I installed new carpet and have come across this button pictured. What is this button's function. Any info is appreciated. Attached Images

06-02-2014, 11:42 AM	#2
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: No idea what this button does It looks like the high-beam headlight switch. Either that or ejection seat - try it out to see what happens. __________________ Hook'em

06-02-2014, 11:49 AM	#3
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: No idea what this button does switch for hi and low beam on headlights __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-02-2014, 11:51 AM	#4
Guy Dudebro Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 72	Re: No idea what this button does Thanks. Definitely not an ejections seat! LOL. My headlights aren't working now (the brake lights do though) and they did last week. Same for my cabin light. Do you this this switch is the culprit? Should I check the connection? Thanks! Also attached a pic of my fuse box. Attached Images

06-02-2014, 11:55 AM	#5
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: No idea what this button does Personally, I would check your headlight switch first, mine is on the fritz and I have to play with it sometimes to get interior/dash/or headlamps to come on. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

06-02-2014, 12:02 PM	#7
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: No idea what this button does Check to see if your hi beams work or if just low beams are not working, I think the 3 wires at the bottom of your pic blue,green,tan are the ones that go to the hi/low beam switch. but if your dome light is not working then you might have a bad or dirty headlight switch, I have gad to pull my headlight switch and clean it up to get the dash lights and the dome to work good. the dome light should be a white and orange wires coming from fuse panel. __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

06-02-2014, 12:02 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: No idea what this button does It could be either. Check them both. Lift the carpet and see if the connector is melted on the high beam switch or if moisture hasn't corroded the switch itself. It also could be your wiring. Looking at the fuse panel, it looks to have lots of corrosion. 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

06-02-2014, 12:03 PM	#9
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: No idea what this button does this might help as well. __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

06-02-2014, 02:02 PM	#11
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: No idea what this button does I had a problem with that dimmer switch on my '69 GMC. Whenever my headlights decided to flicker or stop working, I pumped that floor switch a half dozens times and everything would work normal again. My switch had corroded contacts in it and caused all the problems. Replaced the switch - problem never came back. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

06-02-2014, 02:17 PM	#12
Guy Dudebro Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 72	Re: No idea what this button does Thanks everybody. I'll take a look at it all tonight and let you know. Appreciate your help!

06-02-2014, 02:45 PM	#13
Tork? Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 217	Re: No idea what this button does Like said before me, the headlight switch may be bad. I had issues with my interior lights and headlights, replaced the little box behind the switch and voila.

06-02-2014, 03:45 PM	#14
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: No idea what this button does - I think I would agree with Wes. The fuse holders look pretty rusty and crusty.... I would clean those first.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-02-2014, 05:53 PM	#16
Guy Dudebro Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 72	Re: No idea what this button does Any suggestion on what I should clean the switch and fuse holders with? Do I need to remove the fuse box?

06-02-2014, 06:12 PM	#18
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: No idea what this button does CRC makes a spray on electronics cleaner. You can get it at most any auto parts store. I'd spray it on then blow it dry with compressed air. Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

06-02-2014, 07:32 PM	#19
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: No idea what this button does Once you get used to the floor-mounted dimmer switch, you will rail against the steering column-mounted ones.



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06-02-2014, 11:59 PM	#20
PowerdbyChevy79 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 790	Re: No idea what this button does Ya get some electronics cleaner...if you cant find any ata auto parts...air conditioning supply houses sell it.. __________________ 1966 C10 "Mary" 1972 C10 Cheyenne "Betty" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847364 1979 C10 Silverado "The BIG TEN" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=841339 C10 Club Texas -HMIC

06-03-2014, 10:03 AM	#21
Guy Dudebro Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 72	Re: No idea what this button does Cleaned off the dimmer switch and reconnected. And the headlights came on. Thanks for your help everyone.

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