hook tool?
hook tool?
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Are you trying to remove the ****? Rotate it till you see a cutout. Stick a small nail into that cutout and you will contact a spring loaded device that holds the **** to the shaft. Push that forwards or backwards (forget which) and **** will pull off. Headlamp switch **** and shaft comes off as a unit, btw.
Once the **** is off, there's a nut that holds the wiper switch to the dash bezel.
Remove one battery cable to prevent a possible short from any tools you are using!
Once the **** is off, there's a nut that holds the wiper switch to the dash bezel.
Remove one battery cable to prevent a possible short from any tools you are using!
Last edited by NumberDummy; Feb 28, 2007 at 05:35 AM.
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on some vehicles that only works on the headlight switch, and even on the air and radio controls, there is a little tab on the **** behind it and you take a really small screw driver or hook tool and pull back on that tab and pull the **** off. and the hook tool looks just like that picker hook that a dentist has, just somthin easier than a small screwdriver to release that tab on the *****
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Any tool or bent piece of metal that will reach in behind the **** can be used to pull the spring clip towards you. When the clip is pulled the **** will slide off the shaft.
For headlight **** instructions check the Read First: FAQ thread at the top of the 73-9 forum for info.
For headlight **** instructions check the Read First: FAQ thread at the top of the 73-9 forum for info.
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Originally Posted by SoArkSI
on some vehicles that only works on the headlight switch, and even on the air and radio controls, there is a little tab on the **** behind it and you take a really small screw driver or hook tool and pull back on that tab and pull the **** off. and the hook tool looks just like that picker hook that a dentist has, just somthin easier than a small screwdriver to release that tab on the *****
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bulbs in dash
you guys give great advise - i appreciate the info - better than any book
I have looked at the forums to find my dash light problems - it has seven bulbs, none of them working - all gauges working - lite switch working - will start with the fuse,looks ok but will test it - check connections at cluster
and then remove to check bulbs.
thanks again
in the cluster - will take
I have looked at the forums to find my dash light problems - it has seven bulbs, none of them working - all gauges working - lite switch working - will start with the fuse,looks ok but will test it - check connections at cluster
and then remove to check bulbs.
thanks again
in the cluster - will take
Last edited by jerryh20; Feb 28, 2007 at 08:25 AM. Reason: more info
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I just use a jewellers screwdriver and insert it in the slot and pull it and the **** away from the shaft.
I think I'm going to make a picture of this procedure and have it posted in the FAQ thread where all the GREAT info is that people don't look at.
Attention people :Read the Read First: Thread
I think I'm going to make a picture of this procedure and have it posted in the FAQ thread where all the GREAT info is that people don't look at.
Attention people :Read the Read First: Thread
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Originally Posted by jerryh20
you guys give great advise - i appreciate the info - better than any book
I have looked at the forums to find my dash light problems - it has seven bulbs, none of them working - all gauges working - lite switch working - will start with the fuse,looks ok but will test it - check connections at cluster
and then remove to check bulbs.thanks again in the cluster - will take
I have looked at the forums to find my dash light problems - it has seven bulbs, none of them working - all gauges working - lite switch working - will start with the fuse,looks ok but will test it - check connections at cluster
and then remove to check bulbs.thanks again in the cluster - will take
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
Most of the Ford headlamp switch **** and shafts come off as a unit. Just reach up under the dash till you find the switch. On the bottom of the switch, there's a spring loaded button...press that in..pull off **** and shaft.
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Dennis, you are absolutely amazing...talk about dedication...if a pic is required...you have it.
I wouldn't be surprised if you had a pic of a Belanese dancing girl doing the macarena on the hood of a 65 Mustang.
I wouldn't be surprised if you had a pic of a Belanese dancing girl doing the macarena on the hood of a 65 Mustang.
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
Rheostat in headlamp switch goes bad, you won't have any dash lights. Turning the ****, brightens or dims the lights. Replacing the H/L switch is a step forward after other tests have failed.
D3ZZ-11654-A Headlamp Switch (Motorcraft SW-1245)
D3ZZ-11654-A Headlamp Switch (Motorcraft SW-1245)
) Just replace the whole switch. They're $11.99 on the Kragen website (as much as I dislike them, it's way better than the $40-50 you'll pay in store, and everywhere else).
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