remove light switch
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 4,238
Likes: 21
From: Northern Illinois
Yes you have to pull the headlight **** to the "ON" position, reach your arm up under the dash and there is a button that you have to push down on top of the headlight switch, at the same time pull the **** and shaft out as one piece. If you push easy on the shaft and **** back in you can turn off the headlights and still have the shaft come out without jhaving to repeat above step, if not disconnect the battery cable.
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 772
Likes: 1
Ranger429, that's the procedure for 78 and back. In 79 ford used a different style, like what was on the 80's trucks. You pull to on postion, but then the **** has a retaining clip built into the switch. Rotate the switch until you see the square indention and use a small flat tip screwdriver to press clip outward and off stem.
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 4,238
Likes: 21
From: Northern Illinois
HUH??? that is news to me!! My '79 is the same as a '78 and earlier and also as '80 and up! What you are refering to is how to get the **** off of the shaft. What my answer to his question was is how to get the shaft and the **** free from the headlight switch. Almost all headlight switches including GM and Chrysler use the same technique with the push button on the switch to free the shaft.
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 772
Likes: 1
Well, my 79 has the new style. The shaft itself is not removable on my truck. Only the ****. Now, somebody at some point may have changed it, but thats my setup. My 78 does have the button and the **** is "cast" or part of the shaft, can't be removed. Not trying to step on toes, just describing mine. But then again, alot of parts can change in 25 years of servicing.
I don't know when that style switch came into to service, but I know my fathers 81 had that type switch, the 87-92 and 92-96 also had that style shaft. Just my 2 cents worth.
I don't know when that style switch came into to service, but I know my fathers 81 had that type switch, the 87-92 and 92-96 also had that style shaft. Just my 2 cents worth.
Posting Legend
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 30,255
Likes: 37
All of my trucks thru that era up to 89 have the pin release. I haven't had to check my 90's vehicles.
My 94 Explorer/ranger OEM service manual lists the pin release.
My 94 F-series OEM service manual lists the **** spring release.
Changes may have been made across production lines. Suppliers may have made replacement switches with either style release for retrofit.
My 94 Explorer/ranger OEM service manual lists the pin release.
My 94 F-series OEM service manual lists the **** spring release.
Changes may have been made across production lines. Suppliers may have made replacement switches with either style release for retrofit.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Thanks all, appreciate it much, once I found that button it came right out. I cleaned that switch up, but the instrument lights are still very dim, not able to dim and brighten them, just off or on dim. Any ideas? I am thinking it might need a new switch. I would not really bother ecept its hard to see the gauges, especillaly if there are street lights and its not completely pitch dark out.
Thanks again guys, I suspect I will be asking lots of questions from you.
Rick
Thanks again guys, I suspect I will be asking lots of questions from you.
Rick
Trending Topics
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 0
Likes: 24
Take the cluster out & clean it..or even remove the blue shades, like most people do.
You can even buy different coloured #194 bulbs.
You can even buy different coloured #194 bulbs.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
thanks again everyone, really appreciate it. Is it worth it to try and fix the switch, or should I suck it up and buy a new one? I will pull out the green tints, but I am always adjusting the lighting on all my cars, must be neurotic or something. I like them bright sometimes and lower others, and the way it is righ tnow, its dom or off.
Rick
Rick
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
john fin
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
14
Jan 9, 2020 10:19 AM
tmwindham
1978 - 1996 Big Bronco
2
Oct 24, 2004 12:10 AM
