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11-04-2021, 05:46 PM | #1 |
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shorting column switch
We're working on my friend's 29 Model A. We replaced the wiring with a stock loom, new steering switch and new headlamps last year and everything has worked fine until now! We put in additional fusing so that we didn't just rely on on one main fuse.
The problem is when you switch on the headlights, and go from dim to bright, it blows the fuse. It happens about 50% of the time when you do this. We've taken the switch assembly apart at the bottom of the steering column and there are no obvious shorts to earth. Any ideas on what the problem may be? And any solutions? Our next step is to bypass the switch and wire in a separate switch for the side and headlights |
11-04-2021, 05:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: shorting column switch
Have you checked the wires inside the headlight buckets? Those wire connectors have a history of being troublesome.
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11-04-2021, 10:04 PM | #3 |
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Re: shorting column switch
Mine shorted at the plastic plug inside the headlight connector so I deleted it and the short wire pigtail that terminates inside it. There is already a disconnect inside the radiator shell, so this one is redundant anyway. This plug would work better if it had through holes instead of slots to keep the contacts from touching the housing and shorting.
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11-05-2021, 01:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: shorting column switch
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The problem we have now is shorting/ blowing the fuse when going from dim to bright. We've checked the switch, cleaned it; there's no obvious shorts. The lights all work when the fuse hasn't blown, so there's no short at the bulbs themselves. The problem must be in the switch assembly. It's a repro one :-(( |
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