Headlight stalk switch (in centre column)

Hey,

From my own experience, the cause is rarely located in the main switch itself, most of the time it's the ground at the headlights or the fusebox. I do have some main switches in stock, but first investigate the cause of the issue.

Technical schemas can be found on the internet.

 

This may help:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/308-328-sponsored-yellow-compass-group/257534-instructions-fixing-headlight-switch.html

 

Yes, I have these available, but first investigate which part it is and if it can be fixed easily. You can always PM me if you need a replacement for it.

 

Send the stalk to Verell at unobtaniumsupply.com

He will mold a new pivot end.

 

Hello Frevawan,
Don't waste your time trying to repair it yourself that pivot end is badly broken & there isn't a repair material that will adhere to that particular plastic. I frequently get stalks with failed owner repair attempts.

I repair 3-5 column switches/month, & have the molds to form new pivot ends out of fibreglass reinforced polyurethane.

See my web site for instructions on shipping the stalk to me: Unobtainium Supply Co.—HOME

If you have any questions send email.

 

I understand your concern about risk.

However, since I started in 2003 I have had literally several hundred European customers mail me switches & stalks for repair & return w/o a single loss.

As for customs duties, I recommend customers clearly identify the item as being sent for repairs on their export paperwork, & I identify it as a 'repaired item returning to owner'.

It often, but not always results in no customs charges. Sometimes the duties are only on the repair costs.

 

That's great, nice work!

 

Frevawan

Since you only have 8 posts on Fchat, let me help you out.

I can vouch for Verell to be a long time contributor and upstanding member of the Ferrari community. Please do not hesitate to buy from or send things to Verell for service. You will not find a better man or vendor.

 

Thanks for the info. I recently picked up an '88 3.2 Euro and headlights don't work. I turn the knobs on the lights and they'll pop up and down quickly. Turn signals work but no action from the headlight stalk when turning it. The interior lights don't come on either.

I have 2 dash switches for foglights (I think) that don't do anything nor the P switch in the center counsel (assume parking lights?). I checked all the fuses and all good. Planning to pull the plastic off to check the stalk next weekend.

 

I second this. Verell is an old world guy, very creative, talented and responsible. His products are first rate and I trust him completely.

 

Udpate:
Sure enough pulled back to the plastic knob and the both wires had lost their solder points. Touched them back on and lights came up in working order with high beams. Took the info from the thread, cleaned then up and re-soldered them. The ground was hard as not easy to solder upside anymore (reminds of the teenage year installing stereos). Trick there was some foil on the floorboard not to burn any carpet or leave marks.

I'll see how bright they are tonight. The last owner who had the car for 15 years (friend) told me they stopped working in 2010.

HOWEVER, while shaking it down lastnight and checking fuses I knocked loose a wire from the main plug at the end of the fuse box. Went to start and no dice as it sounded like not getting gas. The needles in the dash panel not moving. I knew that was the only thing different/touched from the last start. I ran a jumper clip to wire to metal connector in the plastic wiring clip and started right up. Went back and re-soldered that wire back in.

 

Hello Frevawan,
Thanks for the reccommendation.

Btw, it's Unobtainium Supply, or Unobtainium Supply Co..