Issues with Retrofit Projector HID Lights!

[jpc763]

UPDATE: Problem Solved!!!!

I purchased a switch from another member who was converting his box to a race car. I installed it and it works perfect!

So I am interested in taking the old switch apart to see what is broken. How do I get it apart?

Thanks for all of the help here. I was able to fix this problem for $30. It would have cost hundreds to take it to the shop to get it fixed!

John

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by jpc763

UPDATE: Problem Solved!!!!

I purchased a switch from another member who was converting his box to a race car. I installed it and it works perfect!

So I am interested in taking the old switch apart to see what is broken. How do I get it apart?

Thanks for all of the help here. I was able to fix this problem for $30. It would have cost hundreds to take it to the shop to get it fixed!

John

Not joking, soak it into a jar of pure acetone and shake it good. Repeat and let evaporate. That should etch out the dirt and oxidation layer off the contacts just enough that it can be re-used for a few more amps deliveries. Not for very long normally...

Still worth changing and tossing the old one in the bin

(wow $30, lucky bud)

[Smallblock454]

Originally Posted by jpc763

UPDATE: Problem Solved!!!!

I purchased a switch from another member who was converting his box to a race car. I installed it and it works perfect!

Thanks for the feedback.

Still don't understand if there is no relay to switch the headlamps. Because if there is a relay, why is that switch so weak. And if there is no relay, it's no wonder that the switch is killed over time.

Originally Posted by jpc763

So I am interested in taking the old switch apart to see what is broken. How do I get it apart?

Think the picture of Nine8Six says all.

Regards, Markus

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

Thanks for the feedback.

Still don't understand if there is no relay to switch the headlamps. Because if there is a relay, why is that switch so weak. And if there is no relay, it's no wonder that the switch is killed over time.

Switch is capable of great current, this is some heavy duty and thick copper. I bet it is good quality copper also lolll (read conductive). The problem is the 'mini' conn pads (see grab below). Slight little bit of dirt between and the contact will be weak, you'll get intermittent current flow, and eventually the current will just avoid that route all together lolll. Oxidation as all/any other connectors also can be nasty (not talking about corrosion yet).

Not a cheap switch unfortunately. Ign switch is a worst problem maker I read many times now :/