I bought a new light switch and am having trouble getting the pull out stem to back in and stay. I push the button on the side of the switch when I put it in, but it won't latch and operate the switch.

Any ideas?

bwhitejr

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Clean the groove in the switch knob shaft very thoroughly, give it a shot of spray silicone, and try again. You don't need to push the release button when installing the knob, just when removing it. If it still won't stay, you may have a defective new switch. Whose switch (brand) is it?

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The brand of the switch:

Standard Motor Products


bwhitejr

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'72 Duster (Performance 360)
'83 Ramcharger (Performance 318)
'80 TrailDuster (360)
'80 D-150 Truck (See Below)
CompCams 252S, Holley 390cfm, Offy manifold
Ported, Polished and Gasket Matched
P4286813 Springs,0.040 Overbore,
0.090 Shaved Head