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Old May 26, 2018 | 06:14 PM
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So my Red Mess had a moisture problem that led to some electrical corrosion..Im changing out the fuses..My headlight switch is locked in place..I have read about how to remove the **** and then the switch...
However its frozen and i cant pull the **** out when I push the buton … Any Ideas ?? Befotre I destroy my dash trying to get it out ??
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Old May 27, 2018 | 12:58 AM
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Is it in the off position ? because the switch needs to be in the on position then you push the button to remove the **** .
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Old May 27, 2018 | 05:02 AM
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Old May 27, 2018 | 10:09 AM
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I cant move it in or out. I believe it is frozen in the off position.... I can turn it left or right.
I soaked it with WD as best as I could last night, and let it sit..I was also tapping/banging it with a leather hammer.
I will try the leather hammer again this morning...
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Old May 27, 2018 | 10:58 AM
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Ok, So ,I have more movement in the **** this morning. Its moving in and out like an 1/8" but surely not freed up.
Does the rotation position of the **** left or right effect the removal of the **** ?
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Old May 27, 2018 | 11:25 AM
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Rotation has no affect. I would just cut it off seeing switch is all ready shot. Hit junk yard get used **** and use . Destroying dash is not an option really.
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Old May 27, 2018 | 04:26 PM
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Rotation has no affect. I would just cut it off seeing switch is all ready shot. Hit junk yard get used **** and use . Destroying dash is not an option really.
Yup, that's where I will go tomorrow if I still cant move it.....rest of today is beer and rest
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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 12:58 PM
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Cutting it off was the answer. Thanks. And seeing as I had my instrument cluster out it made access a little easier when I got the nut that holds it off....
Now , I need to find a new ****. ..
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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 03:09 PM
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Check the condition of the connector to. Specifically for any signs of heat damage.
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