I am planing on relocating my headlight and wiper switches to a center console and have a question. Does a Maverick headlight switch create any heat when the headlights are switched on? I'm using a plastic console and wonder if heat is something that I will have to deal with. Thanks :Handshake
Let the light switch trigger relays then not worry about it getting hot. Your headlights will be brighter too.
Wasn't thinking in that direction - thanks :Handshake I just bought a nice black 91 Taurus SHO console on Evil Bay and its made of 100% natural plastic LOL!
Now thinking in the relay direction, I don't need the stock Maverick headlight switch at all. Wire in a couple of nice aftermarket switches - one to handle the headlights on-off and another to trigger the parking lights on-off. Maybe the ones that light up when they're in the on position. Possibly a seperate roller switch to deal with the dimming of the dash lights and a second roller to do the dome lights.
Its a good idea, just remember the headlight switch is a junction for more than just headlights and dome lamps. Just check your re-design against the wiring diagram to make sure everything will still work: http://1bad6t.com/Maverick/repair/70maverickwiring.pdf (second page at the bottom)
Thanks for the diagramatic. I can see where it intertwines with other functions. I'll be using a large fuse/circuit breaker box from a Crown Vic police car so I'll just have to mimic the fuctions and routing of the stock headlight switch with a new aftermarket switch.
Yep... http://www.nkkswitches.com/Toggle-Switches/ ...as stated, the lightswitch does a lot more than just turn the lights...on/off. ...it controlls... headlights tail lights parking lights (grille) side marker lights license plate light radio light heater/A/C bezel light cluster lights dome light dims dash lights dims dome light lights on - buzzer also some other...powered on...stuff ......
Thanks for the list, Frank. :Handshake In stock form, the headlight switch certainly branches out throughout the car. I was planning to break it down to a few different switches, fitting into the Taurus console, and so far this is what I came up with. Switch #1 - ON/OFF - headlights-tail lights-front parking lights-license plate light Switch #2 - ON/OFF - dash lights (cluster-wiper/headlight switch lights (on new switches if available) - radio light) Switch #3 - ROLLER DIMMER SWITCH - dash lights (newer cars have these seperate dimmers) side markers are deleted no A/C bezel light no lights on buzzer no dimming dome light and the main on/off switch is on the new dome light