No dash lights, tail lights

[NWCleaningSvcs]

I saw someone post this a few pages ago, but the reply didn't really have a detailed answer.

I too have to use my rear foglights because my dash lights and tail lights don't work. I understand that it is the head light switch.

My questions

What all is involved with replacing that switch, can it be replaced without replacing the entire steering column?

Where is a good place to find one? And what price should I expect to pay, so I don't get hosed.

Thanks to all who reply!!


Justin Burner

 

[Maddie]

Have you cheked your fuse?

 

[joey]

No dash lights, no tail lights = headlight switch is normally bad.

 

[NWCleaningSvcs]

I did check the fuses, they're all ok

What is involved with changing the headlight switch? I'm assuming that you're referring to the switch that's on the steering column. Can that be changed without changing the entire steering column?

You guys are probably gonna laugh, but is there a chilton's manual or anything to help with repairs?

 

[joey]

http://forums.landroverworld.org/showpost.php?p=9975&postcount=7

Manual
http://www.landroverresource.com/

It is a 500meg download.

 

[greg409]

I've had my D1 switch out several times over the years

If your's is a D1, pull the (3) phillips out from the bottom of the column cover.

I use a small screwdriver to remove both electrical connectors

Then as your sitting in the seat looking @ it, there's (2) tabs on the switch ass'y closest to you.

if you release them, the whole ass'y slides out (second time takes 3 mins.)

Clean a 2' square to disassemble switch & pay attention to orientation of parts (digital camera?)

Mine was so worn that I built contacts up with 50/50 solder, that was a year ago.

(download a RAVE cd)

luck,greg

 

[Disco Mike]

I did check the fuses, they're all ok

What is involved with changing the headlight switch? I'm assuming that you're referring to the switch that's on the steering column. Can that be changed without changing the entire steering column?

You guys are probably gonna laugh, but is there a chilton's manual or anything to help with repairs?

If you like to work on your truck, you might want to down load a free copy of a Rave shop manual for easy directions.
See their link on my signature area.