Headlights problem

All Models and Years
66vairguy
Posts: 4531
Joined: Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:44 pm

Re: Headlights problem

Post by 66vairguy »

I've seen this a few times over the years - Ted's correct - toss the dimmer switch. The "pigtail" is a term for the connector with short wires installed with connectors.

When the old connector is melted it won't hold the contacts correctly, not to mention the crimped connections are corroded. So it's trash.

Get the pigtail from Clark's if you can't find it at the auto parts store, once common, but cars haven't used a floor dimmer in decades.

DO mark the wires so you know how to splice them to the new "pigtail" connector. Use crimp connectors or solder the wires.
User avatar
66corsaguy
Posts: 256
Joined: Sat Apr 01, 2017 10:34 pm

Headlights problem

Post by 66corsaguy »

Ok thanks all.
Last edited by 66corsaguy on Tue Jan 02, 2018 8:16 pm, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
66corsaguy
Posts: 256
Joined: Sat Apr 01, 2017 10:34 pm

Re: Headlights problem

Post by 66corsaguy »

IVE GOT LIGHTS!!!Image


Sent from my iPhone using Corvair Forum mobile app
User avatar
terribleted
Posts: 4588
Joined: Sun Apr 18, 2010 2:36 pm
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contact:

Re: Headlights problem

Post by terribleted »

Yay!!!
Corvair guy since 1982. I have personally restored at least 20 Vairs, many of them restored ground up.
Currently working full time repairing Corvairs and restoring old cars.
https://www.facebook.com/tedsautorestoration/

Located in Snellville, Georgia
66vairguy
Posts: 4531
Joined: Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:44 pm

Re: Headlights problem

Post by 66vairguy »

Good for you. Always nice to see someone get things working.
Post Reply

Return to “Ask your Mechanical Questions here”