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ValiantOne
PostPosted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:17 am 
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Hey All,

I remember reading a tech article about fixing the dimmer function on the headlight switch. I checked the article section here on /6.org, and no luck. I can't remember where the heck I found the article !!!


I have to pull my instrument panel to fix other things and would really like to get the dimmer working. If this article rings a bell to anyone I'd really appreciated it!

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Replace the switch. If the dash light rheostat is dead or dying, the rest of the switch isn't far behind.

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Replace the switch. If the dash light rheostat is dead or dying, the rest of the switch isn't far behind.
Which brand do you recommend? Standard, Delco?

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Holy Cow! It never even occurred to me that a new switch may be available.

I'll be calling napa tomorrow to see what is available.

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Standard or Echlin would be a good choice.

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Maybe you were thinking of these links:

http://www.tidewatermoparclub.com/TECH/dimmer3c.pdf

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http://www.tidewatermoparclub.com/TECH/ ... icable.pdf

Sometimes you just can't buy a new part... so it's good to get some practice when you can.
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Replacement headlight and dashlight dimmer switch
Standard Motor Products DS357, $24.95

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Maybe you were thinking of these links:

http://www.tidewatermoparclub.com/TECH/dimmer3c.pdf

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http://www.tidewatermoparclub.com/TECH/ ... icable.pdf

Sometimes you just can't buy a new part... so it's good to get some practice when you can.
It wasn't either of those but Thank You! That will be some good reading!

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Replacement headlight and dashlight dimmer switch
Standard Motor Products DS357, $24.95
Ain't that something? That is what i get for assuming...........


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I found this at O'Reilly for a 63 Valiant for $19.99. Does this look about right for those who have seen them? I haven't pulled mine down yet but it needs replaced.

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Guess I'll answer my own question, but yep it worked great! :D

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