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Pompeyboy11 · 03-14-2025, 10:00 PM

I have an issue with the lights on my 36 ford sedan, sometimes I find after cruising the lights are on, no matter what i do with the switch on steering wheel they will not switch off, I had this issue at a show where the park light was on. If I disconnect the battery then reconnect they are off. I have a batt disconnect terminal now. Any pics of where the light switch is housed and what it looks like would help. Any advice? I am in Australia, car is RHD.

cas3 · 03-14-2025, 10:11 PM

The light switch is at the bottom of the steering column. Its held in place by a wire bail, and my guess is that wire bail clip has come loose, and the switch plate inside has moved.

Its an easy thing to check out, unclip the bail, and see that the plastic switch plate is in position, and all wires are attached. There is a square notch that locates it

cas3 · 03-14-2025, 10:15 PM

Also, you need to twist the can to pull it off. look at the stamped marks to see which way...I forget!

tubman · 03-14-2025, 10:21 PM

And be careful. Unless the wiring has been replaced recently, it is probably old and very brittle.

Pompeyboy11 · 03-14-2025, 10:31 PM

Thanks all, I am on it now. Love this group

Pompeyboy11 · 03-14-2025, 11:05 PM

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Taken apart, carefully noted where everything fits replaced and all working well. A lot of grease in the can. I would never have guessed the switch located there. Thanks for the advice guys. will use this weekend and see if permanent fix

03-14-2025, 10:00 PM	#1
Pompeyboy11 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 13	Headlight switch advice please I have an issue with the lights on my 36 ford sedan, sometimes I find after cruising the lights are on, no matter what i do with the switch on steering wheel they will not switch off, I had this issue at a show where the park light was on. If I disconnect the battery then reconnect they are off. I have a batt disconnect terminal now. Any pics of where the light switch is housed and what it looks like would help. Any advice? I am in Australia, car is RHD.

03-14-2025, 10:11 PM	#2
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,298	Re: Headlight switch advice please The light switch is at the bottom of the steering column. Its held in place by a wire bail, and my guess is that wire bail clip has come loose, and the switch plate inside has moved. Its an easy thing to check out, unclip the bail, and see that the plastic switch plate is in position, and all wires are attached. There is a square notch that locates it

03-14-2025, 10:15 PM	#3
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,298	Re: Headlight switch advice please Also, you need to twist the can to pull it off. look at the stamped marks to see which way...I forget!

03-14-2025, 10:21 PM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,633	Re: Headlight switch advice please And be careful. Unless the wiring has been replaced recently, it is probably old and very brittle.

03-14-2025, 10:31 PM	#5
Pompeyboy11 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 13	Re: Headlight switch advice please Thanks all, I am on it now. Love this group

03-14-2025, 11:05 PM	#6
Pompeyboy11 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 13	Re: Headlight switch advice please. Update Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Taken apart, carefully noted where everything fits replaced and all working well. A lot of grease in the can. I would never have guessed the switch located there. Thanks for the advice guys. will use this weekend and see if permanent fix