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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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Well, my cars dash lights/radio lights/basically all lights that have to do with interior cept dome lights are nice and bright, then after running the car a while they will dimm out, and if i play with the headlight switch they will *sometimes* become bright again, or they will just completely shut off.. my old chevy truck done this, and it was the headlight switch, is this the same deal, and can i get one through gmpartsdirect.com?

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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 04:51 AM
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Jeff, That headlight switch seems to be quite the problem around here lately. A few members here have had HL switch failures recently. You may want to check with BillBoost37, he has a myriad of Bonneville parts. He'* like the regional Bonneville parts distributor in NE United States.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 05:01 AM
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I had a problem with my switch when I got my 94. But I was popping fuses for the parking lights. Do this - Take apart your switch, clean out the old grease, and put a small amount of new electrical grease in. This may help, it did fix my problem.

If you need help on taking the switch apart, PM me before noon and I will send pics on how to take it apart.
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Yeahheadlight switch mine does the same thing every once in great while it start occur more often I do something about it
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Sorry..no 94'* laying around. I would take apart as suggested, it'* pretty easy and worth the time.
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alright, thanks guys.. i will need that picture on taking it apart.. if i could get it.

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It'* the headlight switch. Just replace it before it fries the wires that connect to it. I did mine in a half hour (with my brother'* help).

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Originally Posted by blwn327
alright, thanks guys.. i will need that picture on taking it apart.. if i could get it.

thanks, Jeff
I have one if your looking. $20.00 + Shipping to your address. Let me know, I'd take Paypal.

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