Sport lamp switch?

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  1. Dsnell1004

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    I can't get my sport lamps to work. I have replaced the relay and still no lights. I have read about a separate switch to operate them. My car is a true grabber but no switch to be found.... What would the wiring be to the switch? Maybe someone used it for something else back in the day...... Thoughts or ideas?
     
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    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    The sportlamp switch is located mid-dash just under the metal part of the dash. It is basically a toggle switch that hangs down. The 71's did not have a relay that I know of, but the 72 Grabbers had a relay that was located inside the driver's side kick panel. The switches are different IIRC.

    Silver tab that says "SPORTLAMPS" located in the middle of this picture (this is a 72, but the location of the switch is the same):
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    It has never been totally understood why - but some '71's have the relay and some don't. Must have been a mid-year production change. :)

    Here is what the switch looks like - mounts under the metal dash near the radio. See if you at least have the wiring there if the switch is gone.

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