K9Vic
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I know this is an older post, but this thread is better fitted for my reply then the http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/58586-cucv-cheap-headlight-great-result-2.html tread.
I mentioned there that my dimmer switch went out and never working on these I thought it was complicated to change out, but it is really easy. All you need is a Phillips, 3/8 wrench (10mm may work), 8mm wrench to change the dimmer switch out. You first remove the column covers with the Philips, the metal and plastic ones. Then you will see the dimmer switch under there, unplug it by pulling in the clips on each side. Then use two wrenches to remove the bolt and nut. Pull it out and off and the shaft will come out of the end of the switch. I may slide down, but you can remove the side cover at the wiper, turn and high beam switch. Now with the old dimmer switch out, replace it with your new one from Autozone that is less then $20. Place the rod in place while putting the switch back on the column, tighten the bolt & nuts, but do not over tighten. Then plug it back in and you are good to go. You will also notice that with it unplugged the lights are off, so if you are having headlights coming off and on, this switch may be the problem. You can always just replace it quickly with out digging into the column and set it to low beams.
Here are some pictures I took from my M1009. Hope this helps, I was quick with the steps, so if you have any questions just ask.
I mentioned there that my dimmer switch went out and never working on these I thought it was complicated to change out, but it is really easy. All you need is a Phillips, 3/8 wrench (10mm may work), 8mm wrench to change the dimmer switch out. You first remove the column covers with the Philips, the metal and plastic ones. Then you will see the dimmer switch under there, unplug it by pulling in the clips on each side. Then use two wrenches to remove the bolt and nut. Pull it out and off and the shaft will come out of the end of the switch. I may slide down, but you can remove the side cover at the wiper, turn and high beam switch. Now with the old dimmer switch out, replace it with your new one from Autozone that is less then $20. Place the rod in place while putting the switch back on the column, tighten the bolt & nuts, but do not over tighten. Then plug it back in and you are good to go. You will also notice that with it unplugged the lights are off, so if you are having headlights coming off and on, this switch may be the problem. You can always just replace it quickly with out digging into the column and set it to low beams.
Here are some pictures I took from my M1009. Hope this helps, I was quick with the steps, so if you have any questions just ask.
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