Re: '48 Head Light Switch & Circuit Breaker

Posted by DavidPackard On 2014/3/30 0:14:21

Thank you HH56;

If I understand your explanation correctly all of the switches are mounted to a sub-structure that itself is mounted to the chrome cover with two nuts that have a slotted screw driver slot. Once the switches and sub-structure are released from the chrome cover each switch may be removed by the single attachment nut. I presume that the dash is between what I'm calling the sub-structure and the chrome cover/trim.

I understand your comment about the heater/defroster & air control unit. For such a large car, why is it always a challenge to work under the dash?

To date I have not found a transient path to ground, but I understand that my tests have been static, that is, the car not moving. I will inspect all wiring in the trunk . . period. All of the harnesses have been replaced 14 years ago.

Thanks again . . . oh one more question.

Do you think the head light circuit breaker could be swapped 'in situ' thus limiting the disassembly? It would appear that two hex nuts hold the circuit breaker to the Micarta back panel of the switch.

dp