Dimmer/Headlight Switch Wiring
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: LB9
Transmission: 700R4
Dimmer/Headlight Switch Wiring
I'm not sure if this is already posted somewhere, but I just drew it up in paint, so I'm gonna post it.
When I was removing the dash bezel, I ended up breaking that plastic screw that holds that pull-out headlight switch in place. Instead of ordering a new one (I hated the pull out switch anyway), I made up my own new switch thing. Two LED switches from Kragen, a rheostat (Catalog # 271-265) and a knurled **** (Catalog #: 274-424). Here's the wiring diagram:
When I was removing the dash bezel, I ended up breaking that plastic screw that holds that pull-out headlight switch in place. Instead of ordering a new one (I hated the pull out switch anyway), I made up my own new switch thing. Two LED switches from Kragen, a rheostat (Catalog # 271-265) and a knurled **** (Catalog #: 274-424). Here's the wiring diagram:
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The instrument lights come on with the parking lights, so there's no extra wire. That's why the dimmer is wired after the parking lights, because it's not necessary otherwise.
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