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Posted by: stevend914 Dec 19 2018, 04:27 PM

On my 1970, the headlights popup when turning on the parking lights. Is it possible to rewire the switch so that the headlights will only popup when I turn on the headlights? I'd like to be able to drive with the parking lights only on and not have the headlights popup.

Posted by: ctc911ctc Dec 19 2018, 05:33 PM

Moving the Motor to the headlight "on" terminal would accomplish this, the fusing may not like both of these loads on the headlamp fuse. I would also check the gauge of the supply side. Last, the switch rating may also be pushed beyond it's limit. sizzle.....

A kludge might be to put a disconnect toggle on the motor actuator circuit. Lamps down until you throw the toggle.

If I get to it I will look at the flow-down schematic and provide pointers this weekend....though there is a rumor that I need to go shopping.........hhhmmm

Posted by: rudedude Dec 19 2018, 06:06 PM

very easy to do involves moving one wire on the headlight switch. If I wasn't so old I could tell you which one. Somewhere I have it written down if no one else comes up with it sooner I can find it for you.

Posted by: toolguy Dec 19 2018, 06:24 PM

on the headlight switch move a gray wire from term #K to Term # 56

Posted by: stevend914 Dec 19 2018, 08:42 PM

OK, thanks for the reply