GRRRR- Headlight switch?

6stang · September 28th, 2009, 10:27 AM

I don't know why I'm having such a hard time with my '97 headlight switch knob... My temp. gauge is dead, so, I got a used cluster out of a 98 Cobra for $100 and I'd like to install it before I fire it up again. Been sitting for almost a year now.

Cricket · September 28th, 2009, 11:01 AM

where are you stuck at with it? You turn it to find the hole, get a screwdriver or something to hit the switch, and it comes right off.

04mustang232 · September 28th, 2009, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Cricket

where are you stuck at with it? You turn it to find the hole, get a screwdriver or something to hit the switch, and it comes right off.

x2, its just a little tab thats holding it back.

Cricket · September 28th, 2009, 01:30 PM

I'll take some pics today since wraither is going to be taking my gauge cluster off to look at the back of it for Lefty.

6stang · September 28th, 2009, 02:59 PM

I have the Hanes book and like several tiny screwdrivers. I can't seem to get anywhere. Is this slot supposed to be right at 6 o'clock? I must be doing something wrong here... Pictures whould be much appreciated.
Thanks, Cricket

I just got that Xpipe all sanded down 2000 degree primed and painted brake caliper silver. Looks awesome!

I should be able to put everything back together this week since I accidently came into a week off from work by calling in sick this morning.
...thanks, dad!

goren813 · September 28th, 2009, 06:45 PM

I believe the clip will rotate as you spin the switch, so depending on what position your switch is in is where the clip will be. Cricket is correct it's just that tab (I called it a clip, but it's a tab) just push it up and pull the thing out.

6stang · September 29th, 2009, 11:17 AM

Wow- I'm surprised by my own inability to figure this out... I can't seem to move, pry, push, or slide anything through the little access slot in that gosh darn knob!

Cricket · September 29th, 2009, 11:43 AM

since I have a billitt knob...previous owner liked billitt stuf I guess...I just have it held in place by a hex screw so my pics would have been of no use to you.

6stang · September 29th, 2009, 11:48 AM

This sucks... F you Ford! I can't monitor my engine temperature because of the headlight switch knob.... Wicked pissah!

04mustang232 · September 29th, 2009, 12:01 PM

ill draw somthing in paint for you, hond on.

Zatrekaz · September 29th, 2009, 12:04 PM

wheres safi when ya need him

04mustang232 · September 29th, 2009, 12:05 PM

its kinda hard to depict, but try to take at look at this

and make sure you pull it while you are doing it.

Ticket-Me-Yellow · September 29th, 2009, 03:24 PM

what i use it a paper clip. I straighten it out and bend the end of one side so its a little hook. Then i put it underneith the metal clip and pull up on it. The she comes out no problem. Hope this helps.

6stang · October 1st, 2009, 02:18 AM

Thanks- that paperclip was a great idea! Thanks for the diagram, too that helped me understand how it works. New gauges look awesome!

6ER THEN I 8ER! · October 1st, 2009, 03:16 AM

^
post pics or it never happened

Ticket-Me-Yellow · October 1st, 2009, 09:51 PM

yep no problem works like a charm!

6stang · October 2nd, 2009, 03:17 AM

Sorry- I'll throw some pics up soon! Just got the transmission in today. Lines, fuel tank, drive shaft, misc. engine components, brake job, and oil change left... Hopefully I'll get to drive it this weekend!

September 28th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#1
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 149 iTrader: 0 reviews	GRRRR- Headlight switch? I don't know why I'm having such a hard time with my '97 headlight switch knob... My temp. gauge is dead, so, I got a used cluster out of a 98 Cobra for $100 and I'd like to install it before I fire it up again. Been sitting for almost a year now. __________________ -Nathan (formerly known as Stang3.8)

September 28th, 2009, 02:59 PM	#5
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 149 iTrader: 0 reviews	struggle... I have the Hanes book and like several tiny screwdrivers. I can't seem to get anywhere. Is this slot supposed to be right at 6 o'clock? I must be doing something wrong here... Pictures whould be much appreciated. Thanks, Cricket I just got that Xpipe all sanded down 2000 degree primed and painted brake caliper silver. Looks awesome! I should be able to put everything back together this week since I accidently came into a week off from work by calling in sick this morning. ...thanks, dad! __________________ -Nathan (formerly known as Stang3.8)

September 28th, 2009, 06:45 PM	#6
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,399 iTrader: 0 reviews	I believe the clip will rotate as you spin the switch, so depending on what position your switch is in is where the clip will be. Cricket is correct it's just that tab (I called it a clip, but it's a tab) just push it up and pull the thing out. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

September 29th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#7
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fail Wow- I'm surprised by my own inability to figure this out... I can't seem to move, pry, push, or slide anything through the little access slot in that gosh darn knob! __________________ -Nathan (formerly known as Stang3.8)

September 29th, 2009, 11:48 AM	#9
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stupid... This sucks... F you Ford! I can't monitor my engine temperature because of the headlight switch knob.... Wicked pissah! __________________ -Nathan (formerly known as Stang3.8)

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September 29th, 2009, 12:04 PM	#11
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September 29th, 2009, 03:24 PM	#13
Ticket-Me-Yellow Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 14.89@93 mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hawthorn Woods, IL Posts: 1,187 iTrader: 3 reviews	what i use it a paper clip. I straighten it out and bend the end of one side so its a little hook. Then i put it underneith the metal clip and pull up on it. The she comes out no problem. Hope this helps. __________________ Selling Mustang So Im Selling All M112 Parts

October 1st, 2009, 02:18 AM	#14
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Success! Thanks- that paperclip was a great idea! Thanks for the diagram, too that helped me understand how it works. New gauges look awesome! __________________ -Nathan (formerly known as Stang3.8)

October 1st, 2009, 03:16 AM	#15
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October 1st, 2009, 09:51 PM	#16
Ticket-Me-Yellow Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 14.89@93 mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hawthorn Woods, IL Posts: 1,187 iTrader: 3 reviews	yep no problem works like a charm! __________________ Selling Mustang So Im Selling All M112 Parts

October 2nd, 2009, 03:17 AM	#17
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 149 iTrader: 0 reviews	busy- busy Sorry- I'll throw some pics up soon! Just got the transmission in today. Lines, fuel tank, drive shaft, misc. engine components, brake job, and oil change left... Hopefully I'll get to drive it this weekend! __________________ -Nathan (formerly known as Stang3.8)

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