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    Looking for OEM headlight switch caps

    I've tried fixing mine with stickers, but don't like how they restrict the light output. Looks fine when turned off, but....

    I've already upgraded my headlight system with DPNW's relay system so don't need or want the whole fancy DMCH electronic switch dealie. Just would like a replacement cap to make the switch look new again.

    Anyone have a spare, or a whole switch, or a broken/melted switch with a good cap, or...?
    Jon
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    Apparently you can't get just the cap. Wish we could as I have the same issue and don't want to use the sticker solution for same reason you stated.

    Perhaps replacing the light with an LED would make the sticker solution look better?

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    Quote Originally Posted by papanoel View Post
    Apparently you can't get just the cap. Wish we could as I have the same issue and don't want to use the sticker solution for same reason you stated.

    Perhaps replacing the light with an LED would make the sticker solution look better?
    Nope. My switches are all LED and the light can barely penetrate the sticker. Just not an optimal solution.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jawn101 View Post
    Nope. My switches are all LED and the light can barely penetrate the sticker. Just not an optimal solution.
    Thats too bad. Did you clean off the original decal before applying the new one?

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    I think something is off with my switch. I can also barely tell that there's light coming through. I've read that the cap pulls straight off the switch. Is that really correct? If I remove the AC panel and just grab ahold of the cap and pull straight out, it will come off? I don't need to remove the switch from the plate or anything?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BladeBronson View Post
    I think something is off with my switch. I can also barely tell that there's light coming through. I've read that the cap pulls straight off the switch. Is that really correct? If I remove the AC panel and just grab ahold of the cap and pull straight out, it will come off? I don't need to remove the switch from the plate or anything?
    Yes it just pulls strait off. There is a blue plastic filter under the cap that really dims the light. I just run without that filter and it works fine
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    Quote Originally Posted by jawn101 View Post
    I've tried fixing mine with stickers, but don't like how they restrict the light output. Looks fine when turned off, but....

    I've already upgraded my headlight system with DPNW's relay system so don't need or want the whole fancy DMCH electronic switch dealie. Just would like a replacement cap to make the switch look new again.

    Anyone have a spare, or a whole switch, or a broken/melted switch with a good cap, or...?
    I have one... let me look for it and I will send you a PM with a photo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mburshtain View Post
    I have one... let me look for it and I will send you a PM with a photo.
    Thanks Maor! Just hit me up via email if you prefer. You've got everything!
    Jon
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    Quote Originally Posted by jawn101 View Post
    Thanks Maor! Just hit me up via email if you prefer. You've got everything!
    Absolutely my friend! I sent you a PM with a photo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mburshtain View Post
    Absolutely my friend! I sent you a PM with a photo.
    Maor- I didn't see this PM. Can you send again?
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