Headlight Switch Urgent

[Rosie]

Hi guys, im a bit stressed out and hoping for some advice.

It looks as though the headlight switch on my XJ has died again. About 2 months ago i replaced it because the headlights died and now i can get either dash and park lights OR headlights but not both. The switch i put in was second hand and when i opened it up to look inside it was a mess.

Soo, can anybody tell me where to get a switch in Perth without going to the dealer and paying $280+? I am willing to go second hand for the right price but would much prefer a new one.

If you have one for sale please call me on 0413429879.

Thanks, Ben

[Dave]

Swan motor wreckers in Midland has sold me XJ parts before, otherwise try these guys: http://www.jeeeprecycling.com.au/ they are in QLD but got stuff to me in WA for a reasonable price and quickly.

[kj69]

IVE HEARD OLD HOLDEN (opps caps) ones are the same i know they function the same, can still get new ones cheap. worth a look

[AussieRCBasher]

9. Headlight switch fails
Headlight switches have been known to fail. The risk of this is greater if you have installed higher wattage globes. For more details see http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/...ad.php?t=64062 or to upgrade the headlight wiring loom to incorporate a relay and thus reduce the load on the switch see: http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/...ad.php?t=64823 or http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoHeadlightLoom.htm. Replacement switches are available from Poly4x4 or Jeep. It might pay to keep a spare in the glovebox.


always pay attention so sticky threads as they can be the simplest answer.

But yes the older holden ones are a fine replacement and cost about 20 bucks.

[Rosie]

OK, I have already reas Go-Jeeps writeup and know why it's failing. It doesn't really help me get a new one. I've already replaced the original and got a second hand one of Rodge but it only lasted a couple of months and was full of much inside with slight corrosion.

As far as the old Holden ones go i was chasing a direct plug in replacement. I have bought a generic one which will fit but theres no way i can get to the wirring as it's behind the dash. Also the Jeep plug has 8 connections while my new one has 3.

Ben

[carvesdodo]

Originally Posted by Rosie

OK, I have already reas Go-Jeeps writeup and know why it's failing. It doesn't really help me get a new one. I've already replaced the original and got a second hand one of Rodge but it only lasted a couple of months and was full of much inside with slight corrosion.

As far as the old Holden ones go i was chasing a direct plug in replacement. I have bought a generic one which will fit but theres no way i can get to the wirring as it's behind the dash. Also the Jeep plug has 8 connections while my new one has 3.

Ben

If you want to plug and play ... then you need a new or secondhand OE switch.

Either that or do the initially difficult part of accessing the wiring, working out which of the 8 connections go to which of the 3 connections on the other switch. A multimeter and a wiring diagram will make this easy. Extending the switch plug wiring after cutting off the burnt out switch , will also make it easy to work on as a whole. Connect the loose end of the extensions to the new switch and plug it back together.

[kj69]

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