Light for Headlight Switch (1 Viewer)

[Not A CJ]

I am in the process of switching all of my lights over to LED on my 1978 FJ40. I learned through MUD that there is a light in the headlight switch. I ordered a BA7 bulb, thinking mine was just burned out. WRONG! The housing that holds the light bulb is missing.
My question is where can I find a replacement housing to hold the new bulb?

Thank you and glad to have such a resource for information

 

[gcrump01]

This might work..

Socket BA7S Bayonet Bulb Lamp Base Holder Vintage Rare N.O.S. Fast Ship Qty of 2 | eBay

 

[Not A CJ]

This might work..

Socket BA7S Bayonet Bulb Lamp Base Holder Vintage Rare N.O.S. Fast Ship Qty of 2 | eBay

Thank you, I saw that but I am not sure it will "clip" into the switch. May order it because the price is not bad.

 

[Strait Cruisin]

My wiring harness is laid out on the floor right now if you want a pic of the switch and socket. Be careful of the switch, especially the plastic rod, it's quite fragile.

 

[Not A CJ]

A picture would be great. That would make it that much to find. Thank you for the offer.

 

[Strait Cruisin]

EDIT: Its had a short near the switch and the connector was damaged. I am cleaning it up with new weatherpack connectors now.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

ever find your bulb LED & socket ?

 

[Not A CJ]

ever find your bulb LED & socket ?

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Thank you but I was able to find the original light socket under the dash. The pictures I got were a big help.
That switch is a nice option down the road.

 

[myquestoyota]

ever find your bulb LED & socket ?

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Does this fit my '77? Is it available?

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Yes it will fit a USA spec headlight switch with a dimmer Lit knob socket as @Not A CJ CJ was looking for ,

shop job client I am doing now , ALL 100% OEM Toyota Parts ( except the LED Bulbs )

- OEM green Int. illumination , like dash like and heater control one on triangle bracket

- Blue was a good choice for cluster , it REALLY Pops the cluster Black Backgrounds out !

- Fully polarized so the dimmer rheostat Dims down all LED bulbs

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[ToyotaMatt]

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[ToyotaMatt]

Just completed a batch of these :

- OEM TOYOTA Lighted knob Head Light's ( No Dimmer )

- Fully Polarized During Refurbish For ...LED equipped OEM Green Tone Bulb

- New OEM Toyota parts Service Connector W/ FJ40 FJ55 75-84 Color Coded OEM tracer stripe Leeds / wire

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[myquestoyota]

Where can we find this gem and what is the cost?

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

These look awesome! Hreat for a resto-mod. Shouldnt the Hazard have a red bulb though?

 

[SouthernMan40]

EDIT: Its had a short near the switch and the connector was damaged. I am cleaning it up with new weatherpack connectors now.

I can’t exactly tell...but I think I have an old, broken remnant of a headlight switch bulb in my housing like yours pictured...is that possible.? They don’t screw in...do they twist in the holder.?? Thanks...new 40 owner.

 

[Hip2bSquare]

That’s right....you just push down and twist.

 

[Strait Cruisin]

I can’t exactly tell...but I think I have an old, broken remnant of a headlight switch bulb in my housing like yours pictured...is that possible.? They don’t screw in...do they twist in the holder.?? Thanks...new 40 owner.

Yep, push in and twist.

I've been rebuilding my harness and I just soldered this light socket in to the harness connector. Mine had a short at the light switch and melted the connector.

The piece I would like to source is the fiber optic shaft in the center of the switch. They get cloudy and quite fragile after 40 years or so.