need help with removal of headlight switch
 

i cant seem to get the headlight switch removed from my 84 GSLSE. i already have the steeringwheel off and have all the wires unplugged from the back of it but the damn thing just wont come off. is there something im missing?

my brights wont come on. you think my switch is bad or you think its in the lever?

aws140: There is a strap that goes around the column with a bolt in it. It is on the bottom side of the switch. Loosen that up and it should slide right off.

Midwest 7's: It could be your switch. You may have to test it out with a multimeter (volt meter). You should search the forum a bit and then start a new thread about it if you can't find the answer. I know this thread is related to your problem, but some people don't like it when others ask questions in their thread (makes it go off topic and the original poster may not get their answer).

Good luck to both of you.

Kent

im not sure. i know that sometimes in my 84 12a when i have the brights on then switch back to regular i wont have any lights for a couple of second then theyll come on???? i dont know. it stopped for a long time but its startingback again

In addition to loosening the bolt at the bottom, there is also a tab on the top at the rear of the switch. You have to pull up on that tab while pulling to get it off. The tab is plastic so don't break it. This tab sits in a little hole in the column, presumably to keep the switch in exactly the right position.

Seamus