1970 Cutlass Headlight Switch
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1970 Cutlass Headlight Switch
Hey Everyone -
The headlight switch on my 1970 Cutlass Supreme convertible doesn't do a great job at illuminating the dash lights. Even when turned to the maximum brightness the dash is dim. Is it worth removing and cleaning the rheostat, which likely has corrosion, or better to buy a fresh one from Fusick ? Also is the Fusick switch identical to the factory switch ?
Ron
The headlight switch on my 1970 Cutlass Supreme convertible doesn't do a great job at illuminating the dash lights. Even when turned to the maximum brightness the dash is dim. Is it worth removing and cleaning the rheostat, which likely has corrosion, or better to buy a fresh one from Fusick ? Also is the Fusick switch identical to the factory switch ?
Ron
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They aren't all that difficult to disassemble and reassemble.
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DS177
The aftermarket switches are copied from the manufacturer's original and are a drop in replacement.
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What you can try is a high quality ($$) electronic contact board cleaner (did I mention 'high quality?). Use the supplied straight nozzle, pull the light switch all the way to the ON position - literally completely soak the entire inside of the switch and at the same time push in, pull out and rotate NUMEROUS times the switch (which will be the rheostat). Perform this operation 4-5 times. Rheostats become filthy w/ dust, add humidity, grime, any residues, etc. and they become faulty over time - increasing the resistance of the rheostat and diminishing the metal contacts of the rheostat.
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