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BILLY BLACKARROW
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Head Light Switch

Post by BILLY BLACKARROW »

Hi All
Back again ---- I have a Headlight dimmer switch in good condition but it needs cleaning so I don't have any problems down the track is there something I can wash it in to restore it clean it up so it will work for another 56 years without pulling it apart some sort of mild acid maybe
BILLY :arrow:
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In the Shed
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Re: Head Light Switch

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Hi,
You could try a switch cleaning product (aerosol can) which is like a solvent, evaporates quickly. I think CRC make one.

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Stephen
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Harv
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Re: Head Light Switch

Post by Harv »

G'day Billy,

I wouldn't put acid anywhere near one of those switches :shock: .

If it won't blow off with compressed air, give it a light brush down with a brass wire brush. The switch contacts are normally OK. The drama is that the dimmer resistance wire gets rusty over time and will not contact electrically.

Failing that, a bath in some kero may help. Keep the kero away from the knob though.

Cheers,
Harv
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