High beam adjustment foot pedal

[manofsteel]

Was checking my high and low beam and the foot pedal stopped working for high and low. What do I need to do and how go about it? Anyone have one to get rid of? Thanks
Jim

[bbodie52]

Hi all, just bought my first 1965 Monza convertible...

I had mine fail on my 1966 Corsa while driving at night at 50+ MPH on a dark winding mountain road. When I hit the switch to turn on the high beams, ALL THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT!!!

Fortunately, another quick stab at the dimmer switch turned the low beams back on. Not a pleasant experience!



https://ssl.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalo ... w_page=84B

Part number C457: DIMMER SWITCH

Weight: 0 lbs 4 oz
Catalog Page(s): 84B
Price: $ 12.95




NOTE: This is a common switch (at least it was in the 1960s). You may also find a replacement at a local auto parts store or by browsing the Internet.

See BODY AND CHASSIS ELECTRICAL, Page 12-6

[erco]

Brad beat me to it. That's one of very few "Corvair" standard parts you can buy at Amazon or any auto parts store where they will COMPETE for your business, so head to O'Reilly's or Advance APs!



Under $5 at https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Motor-P ... B004BTF3M6

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When replacing the high beam floor mounted witch, be sure to look at the wiring plug for corrosion. Corrosion in the plug is a common issue and can cause a variety of headlamp issues. Clark's sell a replacement wiring pigtail for this (new plug and contacts with 6-8" of wire attached to splice in to the harness). If there is any corrosion I highly recommend replacing the plug as it really sucks when you activate the switch while driving at night and the lights turn off, particularly on a dark curvy road (has happened to me on one that I replaced the switch and cleaned the contacts on the plug a few months before).

[erco]

When replacing the high beam floor mounted witch, be sure to look at the wiring plug for corrosion. Corrosion in the plug is a common issue and can cause a variety of headlamp issues. Clark's sell a replacement wiring pigtail for this (new plug and contacts with 6-8" of wire attached to splice in to the harness). If there is any corrosion I highly recommend replacing the plug as it really sucks when you activate the switch while driving at night and the lights turn off, particularly on a dark curvy road (has happened to me on one that I replaced the switch and cleaned the contacts on the plug a few months before).

Fun fact: the dimmer switch connector also fits the horn relay (for a LM anyway). In a pinch you could mix & match 'em if you have an extra wiring harness. I bought a used wiring harness for $10 at the 1990 Corsa convention swap meet, it has come in handy many times.