Headlight switch modification - easy and very usefull mod for between - (Page 2/4)
revin JUL 08, 10:54 AM
Dude,
You just enjoy tearing things apart don't you?

neat idea!

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88 GT, 3800SC, Getrag 5sp. 12" Vette Rotors,Custom stuff done

Fie Ro JUL 08, 11:26 AM
One other trick is to place a switch between one of the wires (cant recall which one, it was too long ago). To make it look stock I replaced the right side cluster switch plate with one that had a rear window defroster switch incorperated and hooked it up to allow manual "go down"....its still working great!
swisscheese JUL 08, 12:59 PM
I was wondering if anyone tried another switch to have the headlight still open but shut off.
Now this mod works also. Probably gonna give it a try.

Does it work also when you just pull the headlight-button and the parkinglights would stay on?


edit: I just reread your post and saw the answer....

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fieroparts.com JUL 08, 01:44 PM
all you have to do is turn your head lights on, then real quick turn the off then hit the parking light switch back on really fast and the head lights will stay up but not on, I have done it many times.
Torch-Red87 JUL 08, 02:37 PM
Usefull ?.....................
1984whitesc JUL 08, 02:50 PM
Do the headlights stay open with all the lights shut off? Cause if you have the markers on at the same time, what I do is just lighty push on the headlight botton with the markers on. The head lights raise into position. Then they stay that way untill I turn the markers off.

:EDIT: ok I should have read more closely. I think I am going to have to do this for my fiero. Thanks for the info

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swisscheese JUL 08, 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by Torch-Red87:

Usefull ?.....................



Sometimes on a red light I turn off the engine and shut off the lights but I don't wan't to lower the headlamps every time, so I say its usefull...
Fieromaniac JUL 08, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by fieroparts.com:

all you have to do is turn your head lights on, then real quick turn the off then hit the parking light switch back on really fast and the head lights will stay up but not on, I have done it many times.



that works only on the old system not on the 87/88 as i remember correct
FieroGTguy JUL 08, 03:53 PM
Or, you could do it the super easy way...

1) Go buy a cool switch from Radio Shack.
2) Remove the light switch panel.
3) Connect switch to the white wire (which sends the signal for the lights to go down).
4) Mount the switch behind the gauge pod for a hidden look, or on the other side if you don't have defrost for an exposed look.

Or, if your headlights are weak and you want them to stay up until you replace the motors... Just clip the white wire.

Bingo.

Greg
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JohnF JUL 08, 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by swisscheese:


Sometimes on a red light I turn off the engine and shut off the lights...



This is deserved one more time!




Try that stunt in Texas and you will find yourself a hood ornament for a Freightliner!