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Pull style lights switch problem

The pull out light switch on  Mel's 93 GV 240 has developed a problem in that no matter what you do to try and switch off the clearance and rear lights they do not go off. The headlights will cancel but pushing it in does not cancel the other lights. I have looked at possible issues but feel the switch contacts inside are not doing their job. Has anyone had this problem and how did you fix it?
How do you remove the shaft end plastic pull knob and there is no setscrew to undo like other switches so how can I remove it to be able to pull the complete unit off the dash?
Does the wiring harness pull off the unit so one can maybe take it all apart, and are there any replacement switches available anywhere does anyone know. I will call FT to see what was used
Thanks for any help
Johnh
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Pull style lights switch problem

Reply #1 –
Not sure on his coach but most headlight switches have to have the knob pulled out until it stops then push a spring loaded button on the side of the switch and the knob comes out the rest of the way to allow the bezel to be removed and the switched pushed into the dash for removal. And most just have the harness plug on the switch.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Pull style lights switch problem

Reply #2 –
Also, disconnect the batteries just to avoid shocking experiences. The electricity won't be the problem. The problem is what your head will find when you jump suddenly.

Re: Pull style lights switch problem

Reply #3 –
C man. There is a spring loaded pin under the body of unit so will try that. I have never worked on one before hence the question. Are these easy to take apart and see what is possibly wrong?
I guess you just unplug the moulded  harness to seperate from mechanical part.
Johnh
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Pull style lights switch problem

Reply #4 –
They are not made to be serviceable but you can bend the tangs and open it up on the majority of them. Also usually can be matched at a big name parts store. 
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Pull style lights switch problem

Reply #5 –
Parts store, such as?
Johnh
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Pull style lights switch problem

Reply #6 –
Napa or Lordco will have a headlight switch that should match.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Pull style lights switch problem

Reply #7 –
Quote from: craneman –
They are not made to be serviceable but you can bend the tangs and open it up on the majority of them. Also usually can be matched at a big name parts store. 
Probably one of the brass contacts have come loose and migrated to power up lights. I usually couldnt get them to reassemble and work without replacing some parts. IE New switch. If its just the running lights and headlights should be able to get almost anything semi close to work perfectly
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Re: Pull style lights switch problem

Reply #8 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
Parts store, such as?
Johnh

Many times it will be a production car item Ford, GM or Chrysler. Look for a part number on it.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Pull style lights switch problem

Reply #9 –
Thanks all for help. I got it off but no make or part#,
but did cross it on Amazon.ca so have ordered it and will be here mid week for $23 cndn
Johnh
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Pull style lights switch problem

Reply #10 –
Installed the new switch and no change with problem.
Could not find the issue so emailed Peter Fleming as had been texting him on the alternator issue. Peter suggested switching tge ICC switch on and off as it may have stuck in the  on position. Would not believe it but that was the cause of back feed to lights. All well and  thank goodness for members like him who have shown many times their knowledge of circuits etc etc. Than you Peter, again.
Johnh
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.