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  1. June 16th, 2009, 05:38 AM #1
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    Headlight switch

    In the process of getting the Orange POS ready for a vacation in Colorado and noticed that the headlights were acting flaky. It appears that the headlight switch is going south. Does anyone know what switch is used in our cars and can it be had locally?

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  2. June 16th, 2009, 11:53 AM #2
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    Come on guys! Help me out, the Weavers are on vacation and I'm at work, not near my car. Hoping to locate a switch locally if I know what to ask for.
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    ok already

    Kell ole buddy I am just trying to get the newbies to post.

    NAPA Echlin #HL6049 Without jobber price, list price is $12.49

    This is a stronger 30 amp switch ILO the standard 15amp that came with the kit.
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    Kelly,
    I have seen headlight switches at the local Advanced auto parts store in the isles.

    They look just like the cheap ones in our cars. Should get you through in a pinch if Napa does not stock them.

    Hope this helps.

    I put relays in for my headlights after fuse and other problems with having the TriBar headlights in with a higher amp draw. The switch would get so hot with the current of the headlights running through it. I also put the hi and low beams on relays so as not to have the power for the headlights running through the steering column.
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  5. June 16th, 2009, 02:23 PM #5
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    Thanks Brent! Local Napa dealer has it in stock. Will pick it up on the way home.

    Tony, I'm still using the Weaver supplied headlights so this should be a quick fix. I hope......
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  6. June 16th, 2009, 04:13 PM #6
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    Knob

    Kelly,

    Don't mess up the knob from the old switch! You're going to want to use it on the new one. The one that comes on the Echlin switch is, well, pretty hideous.
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    Kelly' the NAPA Echlin #HL6049 works fine with my Tribars.

    I am a belt and suspenders guy so I would like to know more about what tony did..

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    Quote Originally Posted by ralphscott View Post
    I am a belt and suspenders guy so I would like to know more about what tony did..

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    Yah Tony... what Ralph said!
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    Sorry Kelly "ole boy" but I converted to the Lucas 30 amp, period correct switch. This was part of the build process.

    Have a great time in Colorado, I envy you and Jo. Post pictures on the return, have a safe trip.
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    Have a good one Kelly.

    Ralph and Paul

    I will start another thread on the headlight wiring mods.
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    Great thanks Tony

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    Thanks for all the help. Bought the switch yesterday and will put it in this evening after work. I did notice that the Echlin switch had a white knob on it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Naumoff View Post

    Ralph and Paul

    I will start another thread on the headlight wiring mods.

    Thanks Tony!
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    New switch in and working great! Wish everything else I've done to the car was this easy!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bittentoo View Post
    Wish everything else I've done to the car was this easy!!
    Have a greaet trip Kel... and be safe!
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    You deserve a break Kelly.

    Any pictures?
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