removing headlight switch

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robmpulse
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Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:24 pm

do I really have to remove the cluster first?

I am trying to connect the parking light flashers of my keyless, and need to find out which wires to tap into.

I plan on using a test light, unless someone already knows.......

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Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:29 pm

Take off the under-dash cowl / cover, and the unscrew the headlights swtich knob. (the end pops off and there's a nut inside)

Then you should be able to push it all inwards and let it drop down underneath the dash.

HTH

Giles.
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Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:44 pm

ahhhhh

I saw there is a hole drilled in the shaft that the headlight knob sits on. I was trying to pull the knob off, but it makessense now that you can use that hole to hold the shaft while you twist......


crazy Germans.........have to do everything the hard way........ :twisted:
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Post Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:12 pm

I was trying to pull the knob off, but it makessense now that you can use that hole to hold the shaft while you twist......
Am I on the right website here or have I strayed onto askjoleen?