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Jan 25, 2013 | 05:06 PM

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nick5446

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I've got a similar issue and think I need to replace my switch as well. Have you found an easy way to get it in and out?

Jan 25, 2013 | 07:27 PM

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ibuzzard

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Originally Posted by 59Terry

Just low beams. I never have driven it at night so did not even know there was a problem

Go buy a couple of cheap, non-halogen, low-beam lamps. See if that solves your problem. Do you recall the wattages on the replacement you installed. The stock ones were probably only in the neighborhood of 35 watts or so.

Both my truck and my 65 Fairlane have relay set-ups. I use a relay and separately fused circuit for each of the low and high beam circuits, avoiding running full current through the headlight switch.

Jan 25, 2013 | 08:08 PM

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59Terry

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Quote:

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I've got a similar issue and think I need to replace my switch as well. Have you found an easy way to get it in and out?

There is a button on the switch that releases the **** shaft.Its a little tricky to get it to release.After that dismount from dash and its free to change out.If you are young and dont have progresive lens in your glasses its much quicker.

Jan 26, 2013 | 09:28 AM

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iggy.ho

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Not to mention, A crictity old back!!!

Jan 26, 2013 | 01:44 PM

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NumberDummy

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1957/60 F100/1100 Headlamp Switches.

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Originally Posted by iggy.ho

I have a 1959 also, that light switch was used for only one or two years.

Ford ran a lot of power through that switch, mine shorted out, lost lights.

If you can find one, last price I've seen was about $140.00!

Headlamps go off: Click on the dimmer switch, see what happens. Dimmer switch usual cause why headlamps go off.

B7A-11654-A (replaced B6A-11654-A) .. Headlamp Switch (Motorcraft SW-294) / Available from Ford.

MSRP: $59.31 // FTE sponsor horizonpartsguy.com price: $39.14.

Applications: 1957 F100/1100 / 1956/57 Ford/Thunderbird Passenger Cars.
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B9AF-11654-A (replaced B8A-11654-A) .. Headlamp Switch (Motorcraft SW-295) / Obsolete ~ Last MSRP: $85.59 / Dealer net cost: $57.06.

Applications: 1958/59 F100/1100 / 1958/59 Ford/Thunderbird Passenger Cars / 1960 Thunderbird except convertible.
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C1DF-11654-A (replaced CODF-11654A) .. Headlamp Switch (Motorcraft SW297) / Obsolete ~ Last MSRP: $20.13 / Dealer net cost: $9.06.

Applications: 1960/61 F100/1100 / 1960/61 Falcon/Comet.

Feb 20, 2013 | 07:15 PM

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59Terry

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I got back on my headlight problem.The breaker that the book say's is inside the headlight switch is on the firewall. That is where the problem was.I replaced that breaker.Now i can drive at night.It calls for a 12 amp.,but i went with a 15 amp. because of the cost.

Feb 20, 2013 | 07:49 PM

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ibuzzard

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A breaker on the firewall is definitely something done by a previous owner, not by Ford. Happens all the time.

Feb 20, 2013 | 09:02 PM

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economan

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From: renfrew canada

My breaker is on the firewall, & is original with green eye terminals molded on red wires
harness is out of 58 truck canadian production.
Mikie
near ottawa canada
58 merc 100 panel & 64 econoline p/u

Yes i still have that merc styleside t-gate f/s $350

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Feb 20, 2013 | 09:26 PM

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theodore/teddy

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59Terry That is probably an original breaker you are replacing. Ford did have a 12 Amp circuit breaker on the firewall, only for the low beam circuit. Its inline between the dimmer switch and #2 head lamps.
Glad to hear you got your lighting problem squared away.
I went ahead and put relays in, just to reduce the load on the switch.

Feb 20, 2013 | 09:38 PM

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ibuzzard

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I cannot find the breaker on my truck. Was this a mid model-year change?

Feb 20, 2013 | 09:49 PM

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theodore/teddy

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Buzz; I'm not knowing on the mid year change. Mine was above the brake and clutch just under the cowl.
Try following the wires from the dimmer switch, is it possible yours was removed?

Feb 20, 2013 | 10:55 PM

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ibuzzard

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Wally, is it shown in any wiring diagrams you have ? Cannot find it in my shop manual, which has only fair, but partial wiring diagrams, or the laminated one I purchased.