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Sep 16, 2010 | 08:46 AM

kwheatcroft

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light switch pigtail

does anyone know if i can buy a new light switch connector? Or do i have to get a used one from a wrecking yard? I looked on Rockauto, but only found the new switch itself--no connector/pigtail available. I also noticed that the new switch does not come with the stem for the ****, i guess i have to re-use my old one?

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Kevin

Sep 16, 2010 | 02:54 PM

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Autozone should have it for around $15.00

Sep 16, 2010 | 04:09 PM

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thanks, i'll check them out

Sep 16, 2010 | 11:36 PM

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If that doesn't work, NPD or LMC or maybe Ebay should have it.

Im guessing that your replacing it because it melted. If you want to avoid that issue and increase the output of your headlights a little, get a relay harness. Ebay and LMC have it.

Sep 17, 2010 | 09:04 AM

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yes, it melted down alright. found both the switch and pigtail at autozone--$30 for both.

what harness are you talking about? A headlight relay harness?

Sep 19, 2010 | 07:27 PM

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Yeah, it will take the load of the lights off of the switch, so it shouldn't overheat after that.

Sep 20, 2010 | 10:21 AM

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thanks,

where can i buy one?

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Sep 21, 2010 | 09:40 AM

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its an 88'. I'll check out the headlights and go from there.

thanks for your help,

have a good one,

Kevin

Sep 21, 2010 | 10:00 AM

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Your welcome. If you want better bulbs, upgrade to GE Nighthawk (not sport) or Sylvania Xtravison. They are a little brighter than the regular bulbs. Since you have an 88, it should be 9004 bulbs.

Sep 21, 2010 | 10:50 AM

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I made my own harness with relays for high and low, all plug and play after I was done for $25 all said and done....

Sep 24, 2010 | 06:17 PM

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So if you get a relay setup, the headlights will be brighter because you don't have the voltage loss from the current passing through all the extra wire to get to the cab & back?

Sep 25, 2010 | 07:00 AM

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Thats true too. If you do that get some GE Nighthawk (not sport) or at least Sylvania Xtravisons bulbs. I have this setup and I can tell the difference.