Hi beam stuck on

[GerryLP]

Has anyone had the hi beam setting stuck? Did you replace the switch or did a trick or quick fix corrected the problem?

 

[Antz81]

I have found that I light tap with a screw driver can sometimes free up a stuck switch. Not sure if this would work for the dimmer switch. It normally doesn't take long before it sticks again though.

 

[GerryLP]

The switch is loose. I disconnected the rag joint and lowered the steering wheel (seems like Deja Vu all over again -10 years later. Lol).

hope to finish this weekend.

 

[bill81vette]

Sounds like your going to have to take the column apart to fix (tighten)it up....
good luck Gerry!!!!

 

[Peer81]

As the switch is on the outside it isn't a big problem, only a big problem to reach it without back problems. Good luck Gerry! [emoji1]

Greetings Peter

 

[GerryLP]

Yeah, the column has to be lowered because that same plate that covers the ignition switch, covers the bracket portion (and screws) for the dimmer switch.

 

[GerryLP]

Fixed. Amazingly how work it involves just to adjust/tightened it in its place. lol:L

Here are some shots:

A view across top of column:

View of dimmer switch. The switch is on left side of steering column, about 9 0'clock.

Here column is hanging about an inch and a half off its support (with rag joint disconnected).

The short screw up front and the nut/stud combo in the background, hold both; the ignition switch and the dimmer switch.

 

[Peer81]

Nice review with good pictures! [emoji106]

Greetings Peter