C2 Headlight Motor Switch

[John Lokay]

The headlight motor switch in my 66' is not working right and I would like some input on how to fix it. When I push the tab, either to open or close the headlight buckets, I have to also at the same time take my other hand and move the wires around that come out the back of it to get the headlight buckets to start to move. Is there some kind of loose connection within the switch that needs to be tightened up?

[Mike M.]

Re: C2 Headlight Motor Switch

sounds like the posts in the switch +/or the harness terminals are oxidized. clean them up (i use metal prep , a mild phosphoric acid, to clean with a brass wire brush then flood copiously with water then coat with a silicone dielectric paste(3-M or AC Delco supplies)Good luck, mike

[Wayne W.]

Re: C2 Headlight Motor Switch

Many times the clip that holds the switch assembly together is broken.

[Joe C.]

Re: C2 Headlight Motor Switch

Is it a reproduction switch?? If it is, then there are some quality issues to deal with. I had to disassemble and "tweak" my brand new repop switch to get it to work correctly.

Joe