Replace headlight switch
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From: saint petersburg,florida
Replace headlight switch
I want to replace the headlight switch and any bad bulbs in the instrument panel in my 78 f-150 4x4.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
My truck's name is KNARLY.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
My truck's name is KNARLY.
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From: Accokeek, MD
If you do a search in this forum, you find PLENTY of threads showing you how to do this.
If you can't find what you are looking for, then post back with specific questions, and they'll get answered....
Mike
If you can't find what you are looking for, then post back with specific questions, and they'll get answered....
Mike
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The important thing to remember about the headlight switch is there is a button on top of the switch. You need to depress and hold this button then pull the switch and rod straight out of the assembly. Everything is easy after that.
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Be prepared to buy a new instument panel. The white backing plate can get really fragile. That was the reason my lights went out. I found a whole cluster, all guages, in good shape at a junkyard for $25.
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Replace Headlight switch
Originally Posted by derherr65
Be prepared to buy a new instument panel. The white backing plate can get really fragile. That was the reason my lights went out. I found a whole cluster, all guages, in good shape at a junkyard for $25.
A great idea.--Although the cluster in my truck is in good shape I will get one
from the junk yard as a backup. I'm sure they are getting scarce.
Thanks
My truck's name is Knarly.
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Actually many years of back panels interchange even among the vans based on connector size etc. Most of the time it is better to leave the parts in the junkyard until someone needs it. Otherwise it sits around in your shop and collects dust until it gets broken or you forget where it is when you need it.
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