Given the condition of the wiring that you described, it could be either. I first would try cleaning the switch and other connections. Check around for loose strands of wire which could give you trouble. Even if this works, eventually you will have to bite the bullet and replace the wiring, at least the ends that exposed and frayed. Paul In a message dated 3/23/2004 7:34:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, Mobo118 writes: > Look under the hood of my 1954 imperial and the wiring will scare you. Much >of the insulation is brittle and coming off. Everything was still working >until recently. Now my headlights only come on occasionally when the switch is >first pulled out and then they go off. Dash lights will not work either. Does >this sound like switch or wiring problem? Also is a wiring harness available >for this car or would I have to make one > up?Any tips appreciated > Thanks > Cliff