Spitfire & GT6 Forum

Headlamp switch???

Topic List Forum List Newer Older Start New Topic

Headlamp switch??? #1
GTsixnewbie Paul Govensky Smiths Station, AL, USA Sign in to contact 1988 Chevrolet C15 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster	Topic Creator (OP) Jan 19, 2017 08:29 AM Joined 7 years ago 158 Posts

Does this switch supposed to move to three places???

Position 1= Off
Position 2= running lights/side markers
Position 3= Fails to go to position 3

Unless position 3 is supposed to be a flashing of you high beams????

I would hope that someone might make a video if this site will support it showing the switches and what they do...

1972 Triumph GT6 MK3

IMG_0950.JPG 43.6 KB

IMG_0951.JPG 40.8 KB

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Sponsored Links. Become a

Supporting Member to hide this ad & support a small business

Re: Headlamp switch??? #4
Herald948 Andrew Mace East Nassau, upstate NY, USA Sign in to contact 1962 Triumph Herald 1200 1967 Triumph Sports 1200 1967 Triumph Sports 1200 "The Munsonmobile" 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII	Jan 19, 2017 09:35 AM Top Contributor Joined 15 years ago 7,384 Posts

In reply to # 1428495 by GTsixnewbie Well that explains why I don't have any headlamps then. Mine won't go into the third position.

That, sadly, is an all-too-common problem, especially if that is an original switch branded "Clear Hooters" rather than Lucas (although Lucas switches fail as well; I mean, they're only plastic, and who expected it to last 40+ years?)!

http://www.fairpoint.net/~herald948/database/

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Re: Headlamp switch??? #5
Growe58 Greg Rowe Hatfield, PA, USA Sign in to contact 1963 Triumph Spitfire 4 (MkI) 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500	Jan 19, 2017 10:18 AM Top Contributor Joined 11 years ago 2,555 Posts

You may be able to pry it apart and get it working again, at least temporarily. IIRC, the back of the rocker part has a tab on it that moves around a copper piece to provide connection between various contacts. It can get a little off track when worn and jam. Of course the long term solution is to buy a new switch. They’re not particularly pricey. Temporarily any generic switch properly rated will work as well.

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Re: Headlamp switch??? #6
Yellowhawk Valley Dan A Walla Walla, WA, USA Sign in to contact 1969 Triumph Spitfire "Walla Walla" 1969 Triumph Spitfire "Portland" 1972 Triumph Spitfire MkIV "Spokane" 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "Dayton" & more	Jan 19, 2017 02:20 PM Top Contributor Joined 12 years ago 14,820 Posts

This is all there is inside. If you take it apart carefully, you will be able to see the relationships between the pieces. If it flies apart, it is still not that big of a deal. It may be obvious why it does not work when you open it.
Dan

Dan Aycock
Walla Walla, Wa.
Yellowhawk Valley Spitfires
69, 69, 72, 75, 78, 79 Spitfires
TRF# 006047

IM004996.JPG 40.3 KB

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Re: Headlamp switch??? #7
Falkon Al Martin Appleton, WI, USA Sign in to contact 1971 Honda Z600 1972 Triumph Spitfire MkIV 1988 Lincoln Continental	Jan 19, 2017 02:28 PM Joined 13 years ago 5,598 Posts

The best idea would be to purchase a new one. These headlamp switches carry the full, unfused current, powering your headlamps.

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Re: Headlamp switch??? #8
GTsixnewbie Paul Govensky Smiths Station, AL, USA Sign in to contact 1988 Chevrolet C15 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster	Topic Creator (OP) Jan 19, 2017 02:31 PM Joined 7 years ago 158 Posts

I've already called SpitsBits and he already squared me away on the switch, but I'm wondering now so I'm gonna do it...I'm gonna take that switch to the table and cut it wide open...lol

1972 Triumph GT6 MK3

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Re: Headlamp switch??? #9
Yellowhawk Valley Dan A Walla Walla, WA, USA Sign in to contact 1969 Triumph Spitfire "Walla Walla" 1969 Triumph Spitfire "Portland" 1972 Triumph Spitfire MkIV "Spokane" 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "Dayton" & more	Jan 19, 2017 02:35 PM Top Contributor Joined 12 years ago 14,820 Posts

You don't have to cut it, just pry the sides slightly so the rocker piece will pop up.
Dan

Dan Aycock
Walla Walla, Wa.
Yellowhawk Valley Spitfires
69, 69, 72, 75, 78, 79 Spitfires
TRF# 006047

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Re: Headlamp switch??? #10
GTsixnewbie Paul Govensky Smiths Station, AL, USA Sign in to contact 1988 Chevrolet C15 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster	Topic Creator (OP) Jan 19, 2017 06:54 PM Joined 7 years ago 158 Posts

Alas..It looks like the switch was toast. I don't know exactly which switch this is...ie being the Lucas switch or the other switch called clear hooters?? The gentleman from the shop advised me to stay away from. This switch had one ball bearing.

1972 Triumph GT6 MK3

IMG_0961.JPG 27.8 KB

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Topic List Forum List Newer Older Start New Topic

To reply or ask your own question:

or

Registration is FREE and takes less than a minute

Forums

Having trouble posting or changing forum settings?
Read the Forum Help (FAQ) or contact the webmaster

Re: Headlamp switch??? #2
Andy-Sherry Andy Martin Portland, OR, USA Sign in to contact	Jan 19, 2017 08:31 AM Top Contributor Joined 14 years ago 11,975 Posts

Re: Headlamp switch??? #3
GTsixnewbie Paul Govensky Smiths Station, AL, USA Sign in to contact 1988 Chevrolet C15 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster	Topic Creator (OP) Jan 19, 2017 08:54 AM Joined 7 years ago 158 Posts

Spitfire & GT6 Forum

Headlamp switch???

To reply or ask your own question:Members Sign InorCreate an AccountRegistration is FREE and takes less than a minute

To reply or ask your own question:

or

Registration is FREE and takes less than a minute