Re: Headlight Wiring and Operation in a 39 1700 Series.

Posted by Don Shields On 2016/4/16 1:15:08

If you click on Packard Literature and Manuals under the Main Menu heading on the left side of this page you can download the 1939 Packard Eight Owner's Manual. Page 14 of the manual gives a description of the operation of the light switch and defines what "city" and "country" mean. Page 32 has a depiction of the light switch with all the terminals marked as to what wiring goes where. Page 36 has a chassis wiring diagram. Even though this manual is for the 1701 series this should be of help to you as the wiring and controls should be similar to your 1700. Best of luck as you untangle the "rat's nest."