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OK i just got an 84 Rex and when i turn my head lights on i get regular head lights
and when i pull on the hi/lo stick i get one high beam and one severely dim light but when i push it forward i get no lights at all no high or low and i have checked all my grounds any ideas would be helpful

rxtasy3

iTrader: (2)

take the switch apart and clean it. or just get another.

Paradox

iTrader: (1)

yeah. theres a section about this in the FAQ i believe, basically you need to remove the stalk, take it apart and spray it with electrical lubricant.

Swivel

Mine was so badly corroded/carbonized inside, I had to take it appart and clean all the contacts with light sandpaper. Was a good, free project for a Saturday afternoon.

Kentetsu

Grab a can of electrical cleaner (Autozone has it) and hose the switch down while working it through all of the positions. After a few minutes of this, things should be good again.










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$10084'

ok thanks i will try this thanks very much


one ohter question when my car gets warm it does not start what gives

Kentetsu

Could be related to either timing, or a carb issue. After you park while the motor is hot, remove the air cover and see if there is any sign of fuel running into the carb. Check again after 15 minutes or so. If fuel is running into the carb, then you have a problem with either the solenoid that is supposed to control that, or the charcoal cannister system.

$10084'

there is an aftermarket carb on it, it is a Weber 45 dcoe but when the car is cold it fires right up i guess it is $100 car probs.

orion84gsl

iTrader: (5)

Also check your battery, unless you know it's new. I had this same problem when I first got mine. Fired fine when cold but needed a boost or a pop start when warm. A new battery solved that problem quick.

The headlight fix works great. Just did it last year and was thrilled about finally being able to use my high beams. The severely dim light and one working high beam probably means the dim light is burned out. They are about $20 each to replace, so just grab two new ones after you clean the switch.

Kentetsu

Or, the dim light could be due to a bad ground.