RE: Fickle headlights

[doug daniel <dougdaniel50@xxxxxxxxx>]

check dimmer switch first i believe it has too be grounded too the floor a little kick may be all it needs 

--- On Sun, 8/1/10, David Bailey <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: David Bailey <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: Fickle headlights
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sunday, August 1, 2010, 7:40 AM
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> These “ghost” type problems can sometimes be the worst
> to find and I agree with the guys though, likely the
> headlight switch itself. But it’s most rewarding to track
> it down to the point of the problem (if possible) and repair
> “it”. To change a part only for the same thing to
> re-occur later can really suck. To delve deeper into ideas
> already mentioned would be to turn the headlight switch on
> and re-check the grounding wire you mentioned and gently
> move /tug the wire right at the crimped lug. (Here I also
> agree with Herb in using electrical silicone grease under
> and on the ground lug.) At the headlight switch, slowly push
> / pull the knob feeling for the indent positions while
> gently wiggling the stem around to see if you can replicate
> the problem. (Could it have been just a fluke thing that
> maybe you inadvertently caught the switch at a vulnerable
> spot?) Other wise, carefully reach up under the dash
> intentionally but gently disturbing the wire connections to
> the switch then continue checking the remaining harness at
> all connection/plug joints as suggested by others. 
> These are good old cars aren’t they? But they’re also
> good at giving us grief now and then!
> Another two cents worth…and good luck!  
> Let us know what you find.    
> Dave B.
> 
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> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> > From: waedison@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Fickle headlights
> > Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 03:55:11 +0000
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> > I have a 64 Sport Fury at Lake Tahoe for the kickoff
> to Hot August Nights in Reno. Last night, while cruising, I
> noticed the headlights flickering, then we went into the
> hotel garage they went off entirely. Thought about it last
> night. This morning, I reached through the window and pulled
> the headlight switch, no key in the ignition. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > No headlights, but the tail lights and dash lights
> worked. This was important to me, because if it came right
> down to it, could I directly wire the headlights to the
> battery while cruising, then untie them when done? I'd still
> have tail and brake lights. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Anyway, got in the car, started it up. Again I pulled
> the headlight switch to the ON position. No headlights.
> Turned away to talk to my wife, looked back, and had
> headlights. 
> > 
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> > 
> > There seems to be nothing I can do to replicate this.
> Drove the same route today and tonight with headlights on,
> checked reflections in the bumpers in front of me, and they
> worked fine. Turned the switch on/off multiple times, used
> the dimmer switch repeatedly, no luck making them fail
> again. 
> > 
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> > 
> > For what it's worth, I just did re-ground the
> headlights while I was cleaning up the metal in that area.
> Ground it down to bare metal, did the same to the ground
> wire, so if it's a bad ground, it's not there. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > What do you suspect? I'm thinking a broken or loose
> wire after the switch, somewhere between the switch and the
> lights? The switch itself? Could the dimmer switch be the
> culprit?  This forum is the best at solving these
> problems so hope you will chime in. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Thanks/Butch/Ferndale, WA
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