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Offline DM_1964

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Went to put my headlights on and...
« on: October 09, 2014, 11:17:52 AM »
... was left holding the stem, is it faulty or can this be fixed?

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Re: Went to put my headlights on and...
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2014, 11:23:23 AM »
It has to click inside of the headlight switch.  Usually works by twisting and pushing in at the same time.
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Re: Went to put my headlights on and...
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2014, 11:33:00 AM »
Thx Charles, I gave it a go, really doesn't feel like there's anything for it it clip into, it basically pulls in and out with ease, is it possible the clip inside has failed?
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Re: Went to put my headlights on and...
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2014, 12:59:50 PM »
Probably need to pull the switch to see what's going on.
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Re: Went to put my headlights on and...
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2014, 02:46:28 PM »
I've had a few stubborn ones that just needed a mild "thud" on the end to get it to snap in. I do not wish to have this interpreted as a hammer, just a simple feel around till it goes all but all the way in and thump it lightly with say the heel of your hand. If it won't click in then, maybe the button lock fell apart somehow and then maybe a new switch would be in order.

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Re: Went to put my headlights on and...
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2014, 10:05:41 PM »
I removed the switch a couple weeks ago, I opened it up for a closer look, the internals have seen better days, at least it lasted 47 years, I've since replaced it with a reproduction switch...

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