'72 FJ40 Headlight Switch (1 Viewer)

[Allen]

I need a headlight switch for a February 1972 FJ40. Mine has to be jiggled in order for the lights to work.

They have been discontinued. Any suggestions of where to get one or options? I was told I could probably get a GM light switch that had the 2 pull functionality, but I'd prefer to find the Toyota light switch if possible.

 

[DSRTRDR]

post up in the Classifieds here on MUD under parts WANTED

how to get to Classifieds ? at the top of this website, there's a link button to click . . .

 

[Coolerman]

You do not need a new switch you just need to remove it, take it apart, and clean the contacts inside with a pencil eraser then apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the contacts and the bottom of the contact block where the little BB is. Simple 30 minute fix...

 

[Allen]

Thanks Coolerman. I'll give that a try. Also thanks DSRTRDR.

 

[Coolerman]

There was a recent thread with pics showing this procedure.

 

[Allen]

Thanks. I'm new to Ih8mud, so still trying to figure out the easiest way to find things on the site.

 

[Coolerman]

Here is one thread. It shows a pic of my 71 switch which should be the same as yours: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lost-dash-tail-parking-lights-on-way-home.814975/#post-9320726

 

[Allen]

Coolerman, that fixed my headlight switch problem as well as my wiper switch. Thanks for the help.

 

[pipernd]

So.....what if my switch works fine but the pull comes off when it's pulled (if that makes sense)?

 

[DSRTRDR]

can you put a set screw in ?

 

[pipernd]

no, it doesn't appear that there ever was one. I'll look again and I'm ready to be wrong but I did't see where one would go.