Re: [AMC-List] 65 Marlin Instrum Bulbs/headlight swtich

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

The two big differences I've seen in switches is how they mount and the 
wiring connector.

Also, the last time I replaced a headlight switch (78 El Camino which 
had the same problem as your car), I had a heck of a time finding a 
decent switch. I started with one made by Wells and it was just garbage. 
It was literally worse than what was in the car. The second one I tried 
was made by Echlin and it had a bad circuit breaker in it. I ended up 
with one made by Borg Warner. My 68 American has one made by Standard in 
it which has never given me a problem but I replaced that switch about 
10 years ago so I don't know if the quality is still there or not. My 
advice to you is to buy either a Borg Warner or an AC Delco switch.

BTW, I was looking on AC Delco's site and the switch you want it C1549 
(they didn't have it listed under the Pacer but I was able to cross 
reference one of the switches from Advance's site) and it was used up to 
91 in the Cherokees (and mid 70's Dodges) so you could always pick one 
up from a Jeep dealer if you wanted to.

Matt

Ken Siroonian wrote:
> thanks to you jay, and the others for their words of advise, I am going 
> to try that. i also went on line and was surprised to find that for
> 13.99 you can buy new ones fomr advanced auto parts. they show a
> listing for 75-80 pacers, and 81 and up concords and eagles, hard to
> beleive its a common part liek that so thatsz great news for all of
> us., might be worth it for a spare anyway. and I think its the similar
> to a ford part too maybe thats why. regards to all,
> 
> 
> 
> On January 1, 2007 Jay Ciampi wrote:
> 
>> You can clean the rheostat with TV tuner cleaner and that will help
> as long
>> as the wire of the rheostat isn't burned and causing the bad spot.
>>
>> Jay

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