lighted headlight switch
I had to replace the heater core in my 63 SDV, so I decided to replace all the dash lights with LED's. and replaced all the vacuum lines. While I was in there, I added a light to the headlight switch and also added a buzzer that lets me know I left the lights on when I open the door. If interested, I will post how I did these things.
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Permalink Reply by Jason Edge on
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Looks great!
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Permalink Reply by Bill Wolf on
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This is the mod to the headlight switch. I soldered the white/black wire to the dark green wire (did not cut either one) and also soldered a pigtail to it for the light bulb and a lead to a relay for a headlight reminder when the door is open and lights are still on. Soldering the white/black and dark green together keeps the parking lights on with the headlights.
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Permalink Reply by Michael Stinson on
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Rob Schles,
At some point I would like to do this when we have to remove the instrument cluster... replace the dash lights with LED's, add a light to the headlight switch, and splice the wires so parking lights remain on with headlights. The buzzer is nice, but not a must-have. Replacing the vacuum lines is an arduous project, but if that is the time to do it...
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Permalink Reply by Logan Robb on
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I agree with this laundry list! While shes open, may as well replace what needs replacing!
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