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Offline copper01

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ROAD LAMP SWITCH 70 / 71 WHATS THE DIFFERANCE
« on: September 27, 2014 - 03:41:14 PM »
I purchased a new 70 road lamp switch from year one.  There is a 3 wire harness on the switch.   Is 1971 also a 3 wire or whats the differance between the two switches. I see they sell 70 or 71 switches with different part numbers. Reason im asking is im having a issue finding the plug under the dash to connect it to. And not knowing the car since 1970 maybe it has a 71 ralley dash/harness or dash since then.    THANKS   




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Re: ROAD LAMP SWITCH 70 / 71 WHATS THE DIFFERANCE
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2014 - 05:11:12 PM »
70 has two wires, 71 has three.

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Re: ROAD LAMP SWITCH 70 / 71 WHATS THE DIFFERANCE
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2014 - 05:53:58 PM »
There's a whole seperate wire harness under the dash for road lamps. Maybe yours is missing :dunno:
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Re: ROAD LAMP SWITCH 70 / 71 WHATS THE DIFFERANCE
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2014 - 07:31:59 PM »
This is what the '70 wiring harness looks like.
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Re: ROAD LAMP SWITCH 70 / 71 WHATS THE DIFFERANCE
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2014 - 01:56:40 AM »
70 has two wires, 71 has three.

Thanks..Looks like i have gotten the wrong one from year one..  Thanks

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Re: ROAD LAMP SWITCH 70 / 71 WHATS THE DIFFERANCE
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2014 - 02:33:49 AM »
With a little modification, a Map light switch can be substituted in leau of the 70' OEM switch.
That is if you already have the road Lamp bezel.

Much cheaper too.

Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: ROAD LAMP SWITCH 70 / 71 WHATS THE DIFFERANCE
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2014 - 09:48:31 PM »
Thanks for the info and wiring schematic.   Very helpful.