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Offline hemi68charger

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1971 Challenger door jamb switch
« on: March 14, 2013 - 08:40:38 AM »
Hello gang.
Have another question regarding '71 Challengers. My buddy's '71 Challenger R/T is missing the door jamb light switch. I have noticed that the driver's side had a round plug with 3 wires whereas the passenger side has a 2-spade-type plug. Does any sell these new? Are all '71's this way?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: 1971 Challenger door jamb switch
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2013 - 11:39:28 AM »
As far as I know all 71's are the unique plug and door switch. It's a one year only design. 

I've been tryin to confirm if the passenger door is a single or 3 prong type.
The schmatic isn't clarifying it well enough for me to determine.



Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: 1971 Challenger door jamb switch
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2013 - 01:20:46 PM »
All 71's I've worked on, and I've had a few, all had a three prong on the driver's side and a two prong on the passenger's side.
The three prong is not reproduced to my knowledge and NOS ones are getting hard to find.  :2cents:
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Re: 1971 Challenger door jamb switch
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2013 - 04:22:25 PM »
All 71's I've worked on, and I've had a few, all had a three prong on the driver's side and a two prong on the passenger's side.
The three prong is not reproduced to my knowledge and NOS ones are getting hard to find.  :2cents:

    :iagree:

3-prongs on the driver's side and two on the passenger's side in 71. Good luck finding that 3-prong switch.    :pullinghair:

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Re: 1971 Challenger door jamb switch
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2013 - 09:42:09 PM »
I need the 2 prong switch for the passenger side.
What does it look like?

Is it unique?
And who carries them?


Already have a brand new 3 prong switch for D/S.
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: 1971 Challenger door jamb switch
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2014 - 12:39:30 PM »
inline  tube is currently making a 3 prong jamb switch that will replace mopar jamb switch 3488442. I purchased one on eBay for $12 plus shipping. It is a well made reproduction.  listed as a jamb switch for an Oldsmobile 442 Hurst Cutlass. Below is the original listing

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161349712552?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Their eBay name is motorcitysupercars and the manufacturer part number is 50557
« Last Edit: August 29, 2014 - 12:41:27 PM by 71kaku »

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Re: 1971 Challenger door jamb switch
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2014 - 02:58:04 PM »
I got mine for my 70 Barracuda from NAPA for like around $6.  :grinyes:
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Re: 1971 Challenger door jamb switch
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2014 - 03:30:32 PM »
I got mine for my 70 Barracuda from NAPA for like around $6.  :grinyes:

A 71 driver's door jamb switch was a one year only thing. Much harder to find.

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Re: 1971 Challenger door jamb switch
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2014 - 06:50:57 PM »
inline  tube is currently making a 3 prong jamb switch that will replace mopar jamb switch 3488442. I purchased one on eBay for $12 plus shipping. It is a well made reproduction.  listed as a jamb switch for an Oldsmobile 442 Hurst Cutlass. Below is the original listing

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161349712552?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Their eBay name is motorcitysupercars and the manufacturer part number is 50557


WoW...This is an extremely good tip. The switch looks awesome....THANK YOU :drunk:
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Re: 1971 Challenger door jamb switch
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2014 - 07:56:37 AM »
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Re: 1971 Challenger door jamb switch
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2014 - 09:38:14 AM »
now that i think about it, my '72 Challenger has a 3 prong switch. when i did the resto, i had to put the original switches in.