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Menekali · 05-04-2011, 03:50 PM

Ugh it's driving me crazy! I changed my headlight switch from one I found at the scrap yard.

Only thing I've done. It's always stayed charged just fine before this. Anyone have any idea what this might be?

I should note as well that my dash lights worked fine before changing the switch, and after changing them, my dash lights no longer work. Giving it a little jiggle gets them to turn on.

Weird, but it's driving my crazy!

babyJay · 05-04-2011, 04:26 PM

Probably why the donor truck got scrapped.

Seriously, if there's a ground on it, it could start a fire. I'd throw it out and get one from the parts store.

Menekali · 05-04-2011, 08:59 PM

Haha. There isn't any way it's anything else really from what I can tell. Is this something I can generally pick up from a local parts store or should I stick to getting it online?

Also is there a reason why this would cause something like this? I did take it apart and look at it. Nothing seemed too corroded or out of place. Might there be a way to fix it, it seems like an awful simple piece.

99-LS1-SS · 05-04-2011, 09:03 PM

If you have a local parts store that happens to be a distribution hub, they might have one. It's worth a try.

I'm lucky enough to have a NAPA that is the warehouse for a large portion of the southeast about 3 miles from my house. It's rare that they don't have stuff like that.

1LowToy · 05-04-2011, 09:10 PM

Is your Dome lamp or dash lamps on?

Menekali · 05-04-2011, 09:22 PM

When I first replaced it, no the dash lights would not come on when I rotated the switch. I opened it up, and attempted to clean some stuff up, and put it back in. Since then, I can turn it to the far right, and it will turn on the somewhat (in my case at least) orange / amber light below the cluster comes on.

flamingbig10 · 05-04-2011, 11:04 PM

I would get a new headlight switch I got mine at orielly auto for less than 10 bucks

Menekali · 05-05-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

I would get a new headlight switch I got mine at orielly auto for less than 10 bucks

Haha $10 eh? I'll take a look, Oreilly is finally around here in San Diego.

05-04-2011, 03:50 PM	#1
Menekali Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7	Battery won't stay charged after changing headlight switch? Ugh it's driving me crazy! I changed my headlight switch from one I found at the scrap yard. Only thing I've done. It's always stayed charged just fine before this. Anyone have any idea what this might be? I should note as well that my dash lights worked fine before changing the switch, and after changing them, my dash lights no longer work. Giving it a little jiggle gets them to turn on. Weird, but it's driving my crazy! __________________ San Diego, CA Professional Body Modification Technician. '74 Shortbed C/20 350/350

05-04-2011, 04:26 PM	#2
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Battery won't stay charged after changing headlight switch? Probably why the donor truck got scrapped. Seriously, if there's a ground on it, it could start a fire. I'd throw it out and get one from the parts store. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

05-04-2011, 08:59 PM	#3
Menekali Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7	Re: Battery won't stay charged after changing headlight switch? Haha. There isn't any way it's anything else really from what I can tell. Is this something I can generally pick up from a local parts store or should I stick to getting it online? Also is there a reason why this would cause something like this? I did take it apart and look at it. Nothing seemed too corroded or out of place. Might there be a way to fix it, it seems like an awful simple piece. __________________ San Diego, CA Professional Body Modification Technician. '74 Shortbed C/20 350/350 Last edited by Menekali; 05-04-2011 at 09:02 PM.

05-04-2011, 09:03 PM	#4
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: Battery won't stay charged after changing headlight switch? If you have a local parts store that happens to be a distribution hub, they might have one. It's worth a try. I'm lucky enough to have a NAPA that is the warehouse for a large portion of the southeast about 3 miles from my house. It's rare that they don't have stuff like that.

05-04-2011, 09:10 PM	#5
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: Battery won't stay charged after changing headlight switch? Is your Dome lamp or dash lamps on?

05-04-2011, 09:22 PM	#6
Menekali Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7	Re: Battery won't stay charged after changing headlight switch? When I first replaced it, no the dash lights would not come on when I rotated the switch. I opened it up, and attempted to clean some stuff up, and put it back in. Since then, I can turn it to the far right, and it will turn on the somewhat (in my case at least) orange / amber light below the cluster comes on. __________________ San Diego, CA Professional Body Modification Technician. '74 Shortbed C/20 350/350

05-04-2011, 11:04 PM	#7
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Battery won't stay charged after changing headlight switch? I would get a new headlight switch I got mine at orielly auto for less than 10 bucks __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326



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