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1973 Javelin headlight switch woes
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Wha? How can the 68 to 74 Javelins use the 71 to 74 switch. I thought 68 to 70 used a round pull knob thingy not the pull lever type. Let alone all the other cars as well. I think that sheet is messed up in a bad way for 71 to 74 Javelins
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Originally posted by Ken Doyle Ken Doyle wrote:

That headlight switch is very common and should in in stock at any decent auto parts store.  The switch was used by both AMC and Chrysler products for almost 2 decades.

AMERICAN MOTORSAMBASSADOR1963-1974
AMERICAN MOTORSAMERICAN1963-1968
AMERICAN MOTORSAMX1968-1980
AMERICAN MOTORSCLASSIC1963-1966
AMERICAN MOTORSCONCORD1978-1981
AMERICAN MOTORSEAGLE1980-1981
AMERICAN MOTORSGREMLIN1970-1978
AMERICAN MOTORSHORNET1970-1977
AMERICAN MOTORSHURST SC/RAMBLER1969
AMERICAN MOTORSJAVELIN1968-1974
AMERICAN MOTORSMARLIN1965-1967
AMERICAN MOTORSMATADOR1971-1978
AMERICAN MOTORSPACER1975-1980
AMERICAN MOTORSRAMBLER1969
AMERICAN MOTORSREBEL1966-1970
AMERICAN MOTORSROGUE1966
AMERICAN MOTORSSPIRIT1979-1981
CHRYSLER3001962-1971
CHRYSLERIMPERIAL1962-1974
CHRYSLERNEW YORKER1962-1974
CHRYSLERNEWPORT1962-1974
CHRYSLERTOWN & COUNTRY1962-1970
DODGE3301963-1964
DODGE4401963-1964
DODGE8801963-1964
DODGEA1001964-1970
DODGEA108 VAN1967-1970
DODGEB1001971-1978
DODGEB2001971-1978
DODGEB3001971-1978
DODGECB3001973-1976
DODGECHARGER1966
DODGECORONET1965-1967
DODGECUSTOM1962-1965
DODGED100 PICKUP1963-1978
DODGED150 PICKUP1977-1978
DODGED200 PICKUP1963-1978
DODGED300 PICKUP1963-1978
DODGEDART1962-1976
DODGELANCER1962
DODGEM3001968-1974
DODGEM3501974
DODGEMB3001970-1973
DODGEP1001963-1968
DODGEP2001963-1972
DODGEP3001963-1972
DODGEP3751968
DODGEPOLARA1962-1973
DODGERAMCHARGER1974-1978
DODGETRUCK1969
DODGEW100 PICKUP1963-1977
DODGEW150 PICKUP1977-1978
DODGEW200 PICKUP1963-1978
DODGEW300 PICKUP1963-1978
DODGEWM300 PICKUP1967-1968
DODGEWM300 POWER WAGON1963-1966
PLYMOUTHBARRACUDA1964-1971
PLYMOUTHBELVEDERE1962-1970
PLYMOUTHBELVEDERE II1965-1967
PLYMOUTHCRICKET1971
PLYMOUTHCUDA1970-1971
PLYMOUTHDUSTER1970-1971
PLYMOUTHFLEET SPECIAL1962-1963
PLYMOUTHFURY1962-1972
PLYMOUTHGTX1967-1971
PLYMOUTHPB100 VAN1974
PLYMOUTHPB200 VAN1974
PLYMOUTHPB300 VAN1974
PLYMOUTHROADRUNNER1968-1971
PLYMOUTHSATELLITE1965-1972
PLYMOUTHSAVOY1962-1964
PLYMOUTHSCAMP1971
PLYMOUTHSUPERBIRD1970
PLYMOUTHVALIANT1962-1976
TOYOTACOROLLA1972

Not sure where this list came from but it is wrong.....304 dude is correct, 71-74 headlight switch is very different and unique to Javelin.  It has been obsolete for at least 20 years.....there are NOS around.
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Originally posted by 401MATCOUPE 401MATCOUPE wrote:

Not sure where this list came from but it is wrong.....304 dude is correct, 71-74 headlight switch is very different and unique to Javelin.  It has been obsolete for at least 20 years.....there are NOS around.
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I also believe it to be wrong about 1981 as well as 1981 and up the hi/lo circuit is different and in the switch is in the steering column attached to the turn signal lever as apposed to 1980 and earlier where it is a foot switch.
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Didn't realize I was posting mis-information.  The list came from rockauto.com.  I know it's the switch I used on my '65 American.  Sorry guys.
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Lever type switches were unique to the 71 and up Javelins.If teh switch can be disassembled then it's very likely the contacts can be cleaned.
Brass and copper contacts can be cleaned very quickly and thoroughly by using Bar Keepers Friend powered cleanser. Make up a paste, rub or brush it on the contacts and they'll clean up almost instantly. Rinse with hot water and dry. Don't know what's in that stuff but it sure does a great job on printed circuit board copper traces and contact surfaces.
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Okay, let me explain, wait there is too much, let me sum up.... both headlight switches are good.  I have a TSM, I lacked a magnifying glass,  I now have one.  The main tail/park light problem was the one side of the fuse holder would sometimes hold the fuse, sometimes not. This wasn't clearly visible when laying upside down and the fuse was just loose on one end.  The wire that feeds the panel/dome light switch, from the headlight switch,  was making contact with what remained of the factory fuse holder.  I installed longer wire and another inline fuse. The turn signal flasher was bad and a new one was installed.  I now have tail/park, both high/low headlight, turn signals, four ways, some panel lights and sometimes a dome light.  My only other issue is that most often I do not have a drivers side brake light and when one turn signal is flashing the other side flashes very faintly.  Thanks for the help.
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Check the drivers side tail lights, one may be crossed with the other. As one is a dual perpose bulb and the other is single. The bottom of each bulb should match the socket connector. 2 round connection points verses 1 round connection point. The bulbs are not keyed so placement is not restricted in installation.

Check the ground wires if able to follow from the steering column connector to the termination to a ground source. You can ohm the black wires from the connector to a good grounding point on the body or under the dash. The reading should be zero ohms.
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"Lever Type Headlight Switch 71-74 AMX/Javelin"....
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Originally posted by kenoshakicker kenoshakicker wrote:

My only other issue is that most often I do not have a drivers side brake light and when one turn signal is flashing the other side flashes very faintly.  Thanks for the help.

Sounds like a number of problems are resolved via replacing defective parts.
This one might very well be the light bulbs are either inserted back wards in the sockets and yes it can happen even though the sockets are designed so that the bulbs won't fit that way or the bulb/socket configuration are worn from age so the bulbs are making poor and/or incorrect contact with in the sockets.
Inspect front park and rear tail/brake lights that things are in good shape and the spring loaded contact points are free to move. If in doubt clean things thoroughly and I have found household white vinegar and a tooth brush a pretty good choice of material to use and verify the bulbs are seated correctly and making good contact, including the ground connection that is made with the body as things go together.
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