Author Topic: 65 230 Head Lamp Switch  (Read 1034 times)

LastLife

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65 230 Head Lamp Switch
« on: September 05, 2024, 08:02:06 »
Just purchased a 65 230, Swapping out the US AC style headlamps with Euro's, but the fog lamps that are within the headlamp on the either unit do not work when I pull the dash switch out as they are supposed to. New bulbs and when I bypass the switch with direct power they work.  My question is, Is this possibly a bad dash switch (before I order one) or is there something I'm missing?  Thanks, GS

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Re: 65 230 Head Lamp Switch
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2024, 08:40:31 »
Just purchased a 65 230, Swapping out the US AC style headlamps with Euro's, but the fog lamps that are within the headlamp on the either unit do not work when I pull the dash switch out as they are supposed to. New bulbs and when I bypass the switch with direct power they work.  My question is, Is this possibly a bad dash switch (before I order one) or is there something I'm missing?  Thanks, GS

I did the same thing with my '66 230SL; you'll probably find that the relevant wire is not connected to the actual switch.

Jim.

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Re: 65 230 Head Lamp Switch
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2024, 18:26:14 »
You're looking for two grey/green wires, should be connected to terminal N on the switch.  There is another terminal N that has a grey/green/yellow which is the 12V+ve from the fuse
« Last Edit: September 05, 2024, 20:18:03 by BobH »
February 1965 230SL Automatic
UK delivered RHD
Papyrus white, blue hard top & hub caps
Blue soft top
Blue leather

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Re: 65 230 Head Lamp Switch
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2024, 19:50:21 »
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which is the 24V+ve

This is the second time in as many days that I've seen someone mention +24V in regards to our cars.  Is there something I don't know?

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Re: 65 230 Head Lamp Switch
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2024, 20:16:54 »
Sorry, that's my day job, i get used to working with 24V DC systems, senior moment, now corrected!
February 1965 230SL Automatic
UK delivered RHD
Papyrus white, blue hard top & hub caps
Blue soft top
Blue leather