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Headlight Hi/Low Beam switch
#1

In my 1996 the Headlight dimmer is mounted along the column below the actuating "stalk" I believe it's bad and needs to be replaced. Since it's pretty accessible I'll give it a shot.

Attached is a couple of photos. Anyone know the part number for it. There are quite a few that are similar in appearance, but have differing part numbers.

Thanks!


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Rick Miller
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1996, 45'+, Non-slide, Series 60, ABS, 1.5 Bath, Reverse Floorplan


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#2

Rick ,
  Try : AC Delco D 817 . From C series Chevy pick ups after '83 , other GM vehicles as well .

O'Reilly : DS77 . Standard Motor Part .

1986 #89
VIN 007
Detroit 8V92 TA 475 HP
Allison four speed 
Chris and Sharon Hand
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#3

Perfect! It crosses to a SMP DS79 or DS79T about 12 dollars on amazon. I'll have a couple tomorrow.

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Rick Miller
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1996, 45'+, Non-slide, Series 60, ABS, 1.5 Bath, Reverse Floorplan


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#4

Received the cheaper parts.

Installed.

Either worked great!

I now have Hi-Beam/Low-Beam functionality AND the light turn on when the Headlight switch is activated.

Yay!

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Rick Miller
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1996, 45'+, Non-slide, Series 60, ABS, 1.5 Bath, Reverse Floorplan


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#5

If you want your switch to last, numerous articles are here about re-wiring the headlights so the switches operate relays instead of carrying the full amperage. A pretty straightforward fix, run large gauge wires from your fuse panel by the passenger firewall to headlight relays and use the existing wiring to activate the relays.

Jon & Chris Everton
1986 40' Dog House #86
450 hp ISM 5 spd ZF Ecomat 2
2004 Range Rover L322 Toad
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#6

My switches already operate relays, so I'm good there. The switch itself no longer "clicked" the plastic had simply worn out.

Thanks!

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Rick Miller
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1996, 45'+, Non-slide, Series 60, ABS, 1.5 Bath, Reverse Floorplan


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