69 Cutlass headlight switch problem
#1
69 Cutlass headlight switch problem
I have a '69 Cutlass S 350 and I am having problems with my headlight switch heating up with the ignition switch is on the run position for a few minutes. Also, the side marker/running lights are running off of the dash light dimmer that I also part of the headlight switch. I have tried cleaning and replacing the block and chassis grounds as well and the grounds for the lights themselves. Also, I have tried buying a new headlight switch with no help. Amoy suggestions? I really don't want to end up buying a whole new wiring harness. Thanks so much for any help you can provide me!
#4
If the rheostat is dimming your side marker lights, the headlight switch is likely defective because it's not supposed to work like that. Get a replacement and try again. Not unlikely that some of the newer cheap headlight switches could be defective out of the box.
#6
You're probably right Eric. I just went back and read that the harness was melting the contact plug. Likely due to a short somewhere.
Thybigwheel - when did the problem start, and how long have you owned the car?
Thybigwheel - when did the problem start, and how long have you owned the car?
#7
I've had it for almost a year and when I bought it that guys said that the headlight switch was heating up...I have looked at and had apart nearly every plug and socket so far. I didn't really want to rip the harness apart if I didn't have to. Do any of you know if there is a spot where a short would've been possible to make this happen?
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