Headlight Switch Wiring Connections

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RonnyB
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Headlight Switch Wiring Connections

Post by RonnyB »

I would greatly appreciate advice how to wire in a new light switch for my 1969 2000. I purchased a new 3 step pull switch with 6 wires, 3 black on one side and 3 blue on the other. I noticed the old switch had one jumper connection, this new one does not. I have studied the wiring diagram and am still struggling. I can make the headlights work but not the running lights or parking lights. I have the following five wires coming from my dash. Please help with the connections. Thanks!!

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Re: Headlight Switch Wiring Connections

Post by Curtis »

The 69-70 headlight switch is unique to those cars. If you buy an aftermarket one I'm not sure you can make it work. Headlight power is separated from all other light power.

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http://kendo-usa.org/datsun/datsun_head ... _69_70.pdf
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Re: Headlight Switch Wiring Connections

Post by RonnyB »

For anyone interested, I was able to make the aftermarket switch work with the help of Kendo's wiring diagram. I sent the file to a blueprinter so I could read it. Thanks Kendo! I just added a "pig tail" to the switch and everything worked just fine. I saved $200!
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