No dash lights
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No dash lights
I've tested each light individually, then tested them once placed in the gauge cluster. They work, then I reinstalled the cluster. I have no lights, I turn the headlights on, turn the dimmer, nothing. Should I suspect the light switch, or do you think it's something else? Also, how can I rest it from here?
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I had the dash of my 78 open the other day, and there's a blue wire with red stripe for dash lights. It was unused, but probably for the radio. Check for power there. The rheostat in the dimmer switch also gets crudded up. Sometimes turning it a lot helps loosen the crud
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The **** and shaft is a one piece assembly, fits into the hole at the front of the switch.
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No, it's a separate part. And, there are two different ones.
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CRAP!!! So, how do I know which one I need? Just pull it out and take it to a parts store?
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D3TZ-11661-A .. Headlamp **** & Shaft: 1973/74 F100/350 / 1975 F100/350 before serial number V80,001.
D4FZ-11661-A .. Headlamp **** & Shaft: 1975 F100/350 from serial number V80,001 / 1976/79 F100/350 // 1974/80 Pinto/Bobcat.
Serial number is the last 6 digits of the VIN
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Don't you currently have the ****/shaft with your current switch? You just push the small metal button on top of the switch then pull it out.
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I would try to find a ford switch. The aftermarket ones are crap. The round part for the dimmer is smaller and more prone to failing. Almost started on fire on my 73 tbird. Bought an original ford one on ebay. Works much better.
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D3AZ-11654-A .. Headlamp Switch (Motorcraft SW-1226) / Available from Ford & auto parts stores.
1978/79 F100/350, Bronco & Econoline // 1973/74 LTD / 1973/76 Torino/Ranchero / 1973/77 Maverick / 1974/78 Mustang II / 1974/79 Pinto / 1975/78 LTD without hidden headlamps / 1975/79 Granada.
1978/79 F100/350, Bronco & Econoline // 1973/74 LTD / 1973/76 Torino/Ranchero / 1973/77 Maverick / 1974/78 Mustang II / 1974/79 Pinto / 1975/78 LTD without hidden headlamps / 1975/79 Granada.
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