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rottenron36 04-03-2026 10:01 AM

36 pickup head lights quit working!
 

My 36 pickup head lights and tail lights, quit working over the winter rest. They have been working fine for 5 years. Stock switch at the steering box, 6 volt posi tive,new wiring harness when restored. I need to know where to start, testing things. I hoping to not take the switch apart as it is a bear to work on. Power at the fuse, under the dash. Thanks for looking, and any advice. Ron

glennpm 04-03-2026 10:22 AM

Re: 36 pickup head lights quit working!
 

Without taking the bail for the switch off, twist it back and forth a little while pushing it towards the steering wheel. Push with force the wire bundle exiting the switch also toward the wheel.

rottenron36 04-03-2026 12:08 PM

Re: 36 pickup head lights quit working!
 

Thanks glennpm, I will start there, and thanks for your reply. Ron

hueyhoolihan 04-03-2026 06:27 PM

Re: 36 pickup head lights quit working!
 

i usually get out my 6v or 12v (whichever applies) small battery, my small test wires and start working backwards from the bulbs.

ford38v8 04-04-2026 07:55 PM

Re: 36 pickup head lights quit working!
 

You should always have power "at the fuse". What you need is power at both ends of the fuse.


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