[DeTomaso] Switch Repair

[John Taphorn]

Thanks Asa, I understand that facet.  In the case of the fan switch 
autopsy, I could visibly see the path for the electrons in the switches 
three positions.  However, the headlight switch has a different 
arrangement and trying to mimic the positioning of the contacts within 
the switch, while it is apart, does not make it clear as to how the e 
electrons travel from one side to the other. I engaged the exercise with 
another person to ensure that I was not missing the obvious and both of 
us are scratching our heads.  I'm reasonably good when it comes to 
electricity and this switch has me baffled. I am missing something, a 
part (seems unlikely), deformation of the case or contact points ( 
however both light switch assembly housing that I disassembled are 
identical.

I probably need to disassemble a working switch learn more.  Anyone got 
pics of the internals of a working switch?  Fat chance, eh!

JT
On 12/4/2013 11:40 PM, Asa Jay Laughton wrote:
> It has three positions... remember that part.  It may be crucial.
>
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> On 12/4/2013 9:31 PM, John Taphorn wrote:
>> I had some mixed success this evening.  I successfully repaired and
>> rebuilt a 6 prong fan switch that is in the console.
>>
>> However, I am at a loss understanding how the 8 prong light switch
>> functions.  I reconstructed one from the parts of two and did not
>> achieve the desired continuity.  I disassembled the switch again and
>> scruitinized how the nylon prongs would shift to movements of the
>> toggle to make electrical connections to the prongs.  However, I
>> cannot figure out how the pieces could possibly work.  It is as if I
>> am missing a part; although I methodically deconstructed two 8 prong
>> switches and do not believe that to be the case.  I am at a loss
>>
>> If you have been down this road, let me know the secret.
>>
>> Thanks
>> JT
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