Date:         Thu, 30 Mar 2000 11:58:03 -0500
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@IBM.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@IBM.NET>
Subject:      Re: Have you worked on a headlight switch?
Comments: To: Mike Finkbiner <mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM>
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At 10:55 3/30/2000, Mike Finkbiner wrote:

>At any rate, on the back of the switch are six pins, four small, two large,
>like this -
>
>            a                     E
>
>
>            b        c            F
>
>                     d
a and b are pin 30, always powered, only one used.
c is pin 58, output to running lights.
d is pin 58b, output to panel lights
E is pin X, main input from X terminal on ignition switch.
F is pin 56, output to pin 30 on headlight dimmer switch.

First position (parking) 30-58 and 30-58b with variable resistance 0-25 ohms
Second position, same as first but also X-56.

If you don't have power on the X terminal with ignition switch on, the
problem lies with the ignition switch or wiring from there to
headlight.  If you do, but don't have power at the 56 terminal with
ignition and lights on, problem in headlight switch.  If you do have power
at 56, then problem in dimmer switch or beyond.

david

David Beierl - Providence, RI
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