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[1hc72]

Hey guys I have strange issue. We had a rainstorm about 3 days ago, after the storm my headlights wont stay on. If I hold the swithc on the floor they stay on, once I release the switch they die. Where do I start to look for my electrical gremlin?

 

[Michael Mayben]

Clean the harness connector and terminals at the dimmer switch. If that doesn't do it, then replace the dimmer switch.

 

[1hc72]

Ill clean the connections I n the mortning

 

[1hc72]

How do I get to the back of the dimmer switch?

 

[RobertC]

Remove the door sill plate / trim (will make it much easier). Pull up the carpet / floor mat from around the dimmer switch -- need to get the carpet "down from the foot board". If you have a clutch, you can use the pedal to hold the carpet back.

Not familiar with custom interiors, so there May be a little more to them

the switch is held to the floor with two screws -- 3 prong connector from the wiring harness.

Personally, I think you need to replace the dimmer switch.

I am surprised you get a "connection". I think the "insides" are an arm operating a "rotary" switch.

But, removing 30+ years of crude / fuzz around the connection will not hurt.