High beam dimmer switch and wiring!
#1
High beam dimmer switch and wiring!
We'll have been having an issue with my high beams blinking and decided to get some parts. Bought a new foot switch and the wiring with the connector. Problem is I am not sure exactly how I can hook the wiring up as the stock connector has a few extra wires compared to the replacement and also the diameter of the new wires is quite small in comparison. 1977 F250 camper special and I have attached a few pics. So what should I do?
#2
You want to find the correct part #s. With good numbers you can search the net and probably find an exact replacement if needed.
Blinking or intermittent lights means headlight circuit breaker is tripping. Poor grounds and corrosion in the connectors and cables causes this. Common problem as these trucks use the frame and radiator support as the return path. Spend a little time and clean things up and replace the cables the problem may well be remedied. Headlight Switches do wear out, floor switches see a lot of salt, Ford cheaped out on copper it is true.
Blinking or intermittent lights means headlight circuit breaker is tripping. Poor grounds and corrosion in the connectors and cables causes this. Common problem as these trucks use the frame and radiator support as the return path. Spend a little time and clean things up and replace the cables the problem may well be remedied. Headlight Switches do wear out, floor switches see a lot of salt, Ford cheaped out on copper it is true.
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1959/80's FoMoCo Passenger Cars / 1960/91 F100/350 / 1961/91 Econoline / 1966/91 Bronco.
When this switch gets corroded (see pic in post #4), and you step on it for high beams, the headlights will go off and/or flicker.
#6
COTZ-13A024-A .. Foot Operated Dimmer Switch (Motorcraft SW-263) / Available from Ford & auto parts stores.
1959/80's FoMoCo Passenger Cars / 1960/91 F100/350 / 1961/91 Econoline / 1966/91 Bronco.
When this switch gets corroded (see pic in post #4), and you step on it for high beams, the headlights will go off and/or flicker.
1959/80's FoMoCo Passenger Cars / 1960/91 F100/350 / 1961/91 Econoline / 1966/91 Bronco.
When this switch gets corroded (see pic in post #4), and you step on it for high beams, the headlights will go off and/or flicker.
#7
Shiny connections = Happy Electrons
Get your voltmeter out and turn your headlights on. Start with the negative side. Put one probe on the negative battery post. Put the other on the negative blade of the headlight. Ideally the voltage should be Zero, but there will be some. The voltage displayed on the meter represents the voltage lost in the corrosion and wiring. The limit is 0.2 volts on the negative side.
http://www.aa1car.com/library/voltage_drop_testing.htm
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