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Finally got around to pulling out the panel dimmer switch, taking it apart and cleaning all the contacts. Now the dash lights will be on bright or dim as I choose, rather than as the bumps choose.
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Oh, Sam, you must then have the two position Lucas switch. I have the three position - dim, flicker and off.
Trevor Triumph
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In related news... sort of. I believe a lot of the trouble with the electrical system can be cured with proper grounds. More than once the dealer wanted me to spend serious money to replace switches and nacelles when taking the stuff apert and cleaning seems to do the trick. And, it doesn't take so long, nor does it have to be done at one time. T.T.
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Mine is off or adjust for 10 minutes until it goes on. Paul, how complicated is it to take it out and apart to clean it?
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Pop off the knob, unscrew the retaining nut. Remove right kidney pad. Reach up to extract the switch and disconnect the two wires. Back of switch has three tangs; gently pry up, and the switch comes apart. Note there is a brass wiper on the shaft, which slides off. It needs to be sanded clean. Then do the same with the wire coil that the wiper moves along. Put all back together and into car. My hand is big enough that I had to drop the radio chassis, but all in all, an easy job.
Mine is off or adjust for 10 minutes until it goes on. Paul, how complicated is it to take it out and apart to clean it?
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Pop off the knob, unscrew the retaining nut. Remove right kidney pad. Reach up to extract the switch and disconnect the two wires. Back of switch has three tangs; gently pry up, and the switch comes apart. Note there is a brass wiper on the shaft, which slides off. It needs to be sanded clean. Then do the same with the wire coil that the wiper moves along. Put all back together and into car. My hand is big enough that I had to drop the radio chassis, but all in all, an easy job.