C/S Repaired, Parking Lights work, don't when Headlights On!

[moritz55]

Thanks Dave (Zs-Ondabrain), I'm traveling again and will be back 8/9. I'll take you up on this offer to rebuild the broken one and get it mailed out by the weekend.

Many thanks!

[moritz55]

I did mail the Turn Signal & C/S Assembly on Friday 8/10 so you should be getting them shortly.

Many thanks again!

[Zs-ondabrain]

I'm working on a set as today, so the tools will be out and ready for when your set shows up. I'll get on them ASAP and hopefully get you back on the road for some night driving.

Dave.

[Zs-ondabrain]

I'll have to look at it when I get home but as I recall the switch in my '72 has a 4x2=8 wire rectangular connector and the replacement I bought is 3x3=9 wire square connector. That makes sense given the need for the extra intermittent wire. It sounds like your car is a very early '73.

Early 73' (3/73' and earlier (to late 69') will have a 2x6 plug. anything after 3/73' will be the 3x3 smaller plug.

[Zs-ondabrain]

Moritz55,

Your switches are Done, And while repairing them, I found out why no matter what you tried to do to make them work, would'nt have worked.

The carrier plate that holds the 2 spring loaded plastic bullets, looked OK, but had a small finger missing. The finger or tab in question is 1 of 2 that keeps each bullet from falling out of the hole when you turn the parking lights on.

So it would appear to be working but the first or second time you flip the switch, the bullet would fall out and no longer operate the switch.

ALSO, one of the plastic bullets had a flat spot on it so I replaced it. The extra money you put in not only covered that but also the C/S and Parking light Metal housing. one of the tabs was broken off and another fell off in the removal of that housing.

I tested and retested the switch, and everything works beautifully. I even got a 0.000 reading so it's as good as new. I also got rid of all the old burnt on grease and replaced it with new grease. They operate great, and not sluggish like they were. I tested it before the cleaning and they were pretty crudded up. The turn stalk kicks right back like new.

I'll ship them out tomorrow morning along with Pete Houssler's switches, which were almost identical to yours (delayed wipers and all.)

Dave.

[moritz55]

THANK YOU Zs-ondabrain !!!! I received the swithces today, installed them and the work super! Also, thank you for mailing the defective parts back as weel. I can see exactly what you mean!

These switches look NEW - thanks again, problem solved!

[Zs-ondabrain]

My Pleasure! It was a nice change having a challenge like the ones you sent me. You'll notice that there were 2 of the same item in the bag, because I broke one same as you did. Took me 3 tries to get it right.

Make sure you give a shout out to those who have donated parts to me for the sake of others. Those donated parts are what helped me help you.

Glad to see you're happy with the service and the end result.

Dave.

[gogriz91]

Got my combo switch in the car today, thanks for taking care of me Dave, I appreciate it, they look brand new!

[Zs-ondabrain]

No problem, glad to hear ya like 'em. I try and get them as clean as possible without actually polishing them.....:cheeky:

Thanks again to all those who have used the service and to those who have donated their spare parts so that others may enjoy driving at night again.

Dave.