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stingray72 · 03-15-2007, 09:19 PM

Has anyone ever had a problem where you couldn't get the headlight lever rod thingy to catch when you try and put it back in teh headlight switch?? That's the only thing that's keeping me from going for a ride..

Will i need a new switch or is it fixable or something?

**LockDoc** · 03-15-2007, 09:57 PM

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stingray72,

Sometimes they can be a pain in the butt. Did you try pushing in on the release button when you put it back in? Try a small amount of grease or vaseline on the end of the rod. (no smart remarks from the rest of you guys either)....

LockDoc

Longhorn Man · 03-15-2007, 10:33 PM

Lol!

stingray72 · 03-16-2007, 06:02 AM

the rod goes entirely into the switch, it just doesn't catch. I tried pressing the release button on the top, I just can't get it to catch..

(I got this exact same sentence in a SPAM email the other day.. what a coincidence)

EZ4U2C · 03-16-2007, 08:42 AM

Try pulling up on the release button. The spring on the button could be weak and not allowing it to go all the way back to the top. It catches when the button is all the way out . Hope this helps.

stingray72 · 03-16-2007, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EZ4U2C

Try pulling up on the release button. The spring on the button could be weak and not allowing it to go all the way back to the top. It catches when the button is all the way out . Hope this helps.

Hey, never thought of that.. I'll give it a shot before I run out and buy a new one.. Thanks!!

65-72 chevytoys · 03-16-2007, 09:58 AM

Did you get the rest of the truck wired?

stingray72 · 03-16-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 65-72 chevytoys

Did you get the rest of the truck wired?

I cleaned everything up last night and put wiring looms around the wires. I haven't hooked up the A/C or heat yet b/c it didn't work anyways and I've also got the interior lighting (door switches and dome light) to finish up.

I really would like to clean up the install under the dash for some reason even though you can't see it.. LOL

Last night, the headlight switch was the only thing keeping me from going for a ride though..

03-15-2007, 09:19 PM	#1
stingray72 Red Headed Step Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,216	Headlight switch question Has anyone ever had a problem where you couldn't get the headlight lever rod thingy to catch when you try and put it back in teh headlight switch?? That's the only thing that's keeping me from going for a ride.. Will i need a new switch or is it fixable or something? __________________ "Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson

03-15-2007, 09:57 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,591	Re: Headlight switch question - stingray72, Sometimes they can be a pain in the butt. Did you try pushing in on the release button when you put it back in? Try a small amount of grease or vaseline on the end of the rod. (no smart remarks from the rest of you guys either).... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-15-2007, 10:33 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Headlight switch question Lol!

03-16-2007, 06:02 AM	#4
stingray72 Red Headed Step Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,216	Re: Headlight switch question the rod goes entirely into the switch, it just doesn't catch. I tried pressing the release button on the top, I just can't get it to catch.. (I got this exact same sentence in a SPAM email the other day.. what a coincidence) __________________ "Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson

03-16-2007, 08:42 AM	#5
EZ4U2C Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 257	Re: Headlight switch question Try pulling up on the release button. The spring on the button could be weak and not allowing it to go all the way back to the top. It catches when the button is all the way out . Hope this helps. __________________ God loved me so much he gave me John 3:16 Buy American and bring our jobs back home. Trust what you believe in and believe in what you trust. Don't blame the gun, Blame the person who made you use it! _____________________________________________ 1970 swb 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2004 Dodge 4x4

03-16-2007, 09:58 AM	#7
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Headlight switch question Did you get the rest of the truck wired? __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer



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