Headlight switch

[Stakebed]

Got it back together and all functions work EXCEPT the dome light. It appears the rheostat has gone bad. Can't get a continuity between the power input and the dome light terminal no matter what position is selected on the switch. Oh well, it was fun trying to repair it anyway.
- Denver9

Are you chure?
My recollection is that the dome light contact bypasses the rheostat.

 

[duke94]

Are you chure?
My recollection is that the dome light contact bypasses the rheostat.

I agree, it should bypass the resistor.

 

[Denver9]

I agree, it should bypass the resistor.

Did further testing today and yes the dome light appears to bypass the rheostat. With that discovered, I think my switch is ok. Have not got it re-installed yet.
- Denver9

 

[Denver9]

If it helps, this one is an original - it's in my truck now but had to 'fix' it first.

Jeep Trucks: Rebuild Guide

I reworked mine following the guide you refer to and it works great now.
- Denver9

 

[mathman]

I reworked mine following the guide you refer to and it works great now.
- Denver9

Good to here - it was fun when I worked mine. That was almost 20 years ago. )

 

[Denver9]

Thanks for the guide line post. It helped a lot.
- Denver9

 

[mickeykelley]

And having these experiences posted are really great. Thanks to all of those who have done it. They have helped me a number of times. And the satisfaction you get by bringing back the original is a great feeling. And the originals are far better than the new Chinese crap.

 

[Stakebed]

And the originals are far better than the new Chinese crap.

Amen