DMC Houston Headlight Switch

[SShaw]

My headlight switch was going bad (running lights staying on after the 3rd push) so today I replaced it with the Houston improved switch. It works great! But, it's blue LED instead of green incandescent like my original and hazard switch so it looks out of place. Does anyone know if I can put the incandescent blub and green filter plastic from my original switch in the new switch? Thanks!

[DMCMW Dave]

My headlight switch was going bad (running lights staying on after the 3rd push) so today I replaced it with the Houston improved switch. It works great! But, it's blue LED instead of green incandescent like my original and hazard switch so it looks out of place. Does anyone know if I can put the incandescent blub and green filter plastic from my original switch in the new switch? Thanks!

Do not change the bulb. I think you can use the filter, not 100% sure.

[Bitsyncmaster]

I thought the original color was blue. I would guess you could change the LED to a green one but you would have to remove the blue filter in the switch. I removed my blue filter and use a blue LED in my original switch.

[AugustneverEnds]

Just replace it with a green LED.

[SShaw]

I thought the original color was blue. I would guess you could change the LED to a green one but you would have to remove the blue filter in the switch. I removed my blue filter and use a blue LED in my original switch.

I thought the original color was green. Maybe I'm wrong. There is no filter in the new switch. So, as suggested, I could get a green LED. Does anyone know what kind it takes so I replace it with the proper one?

[content22207_2]

Size 74. Remember that terminals in the switch are bass ackwards -- if you get a bulb with wires that wrap around to the other side you will need to nip them off onto one side only or Fuse #6 will blow whenever the bulb is energized:

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Bill Robertson
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[SShaw]

Size 74. Remember that terminals in the switch are bass ackwards -- if you get a bulb with wires that wrap around to the other side you will need to nip them off onto one side only or Fuse #6 will blow whenever the bulb is energized:

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Bill Robertson
#5939


Great, thanks!!

[Christian Dietrich]

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Changed mine to a green led #74

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[SShaw]

On a side note. My AC plate sits a bit higher than it should. There is a fairly large gap at the top of the headlight and hazard switches. 3 of my 4 plastic nubs to hold it in place are broken and the screw standoff has broken and been glued back on. There is a lot of pressure at the bottom from the shifter plate. Is there an easy way to get the AC plate shifted back down and the switches centered in the holes? I have an automatic if it matters.

[Bitsyncmaster]

On a side note. My AC plate sits a bit higher than it should. There is a fairly large gap at the top of the headlight and hazard switches. 3 of my 4 plastic nubs to hold it in place are broken and the screw standoff has broken and been glued back on. There is a lot of pressure at the bottom from the shifter plate. Is there an easy way to get the AC plate shifted back down and the switches centered in the holes? I have an automatic if it matters.

My shifter plate seems to put a lot of pressure on the AC plate. But I have all four standoffs still holding. It may be safer to lift the shifter plate before removing the AC plate hold down screw. If your careful, you can drill the standoffs and glue in metal pins. I would recomend you use a hand powered drill since the drill bit will bite and crack the plastic with high speed drilling.

[81dmc]

On a side note. My AC plate sits a bit higher than it should. There is a fairly large gap at the top of the headlight and hazard switches. 3 of my 4 plastic nubs to hold it in place are broken and the screw standoff has broken and been glued back on. There is a lot of pressure at the bottom from the shifter plate. Is there an easy way to get the AC plate shifted back down and the switches centered in the holes? I have an automatic if it matters.

Check if the radio bracket has bent at all. If not, loosen the console plate, install the AC fascia, then reinstall the console plate correctly under the fascia.


EDIT: First fix the fascia as Dave mentioned.

[Gregadeth]

Has anybody used the Headlight Switch Bypass Kit from DPNW? Seems like it takes care of the same issues as the upgraded DMCH switch, but for a lot less $$$

http://www.delorean-parts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=DPNW&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=K3003DP

[DMC5180]

The original incandescent bulb gives off warm white (yellowish) color. They use a blue filter so that the illuminated appearance is green. Kindergarten 101: yellow and blue makes Green [emoji12]


Dennis

[81dmc]

Has anybody used the Headlight Switch Bypass Kit from DPNW? Seems like it takes care of the same issues as the upgraded DMCH switch, but for a lot less $$$

http://www.delorean-parts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=DPNW&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=K3003DP

Keep in mind this doesn't "take care" of any issues, it just prevents an issue from occurring in the first place.

[81dmc]

Kindergarten 101: yellow and blue makes Green [emoji12]

If that's the case, then I guess it is considered that I failed kindergarten?

[dustybarn]

The original incandescent bulb gives off warm white (yellowish) color. They use a blue filter so that the illuminated appearance is green. Kindergarten 101: yellow and blue makes Green [emoji12]


Dennis

Hrm. Mine glows yellowish-white; I guess the filter in mine is missing or completely faded-out. I didn't know it was supposed to be green!

[DMC5180]

Hrm. Mine glows yellowish-white; I guess the filter in mine is missing or completely faded-out. I didn't know it was supposed to be green!

Yes, your missing the blue filter.

What color is your hazard switch, it was also originally green too. Some folks have now switched that to a Red LED. DMCH used to put a Red LED in with the New headlight switch in order to convert it. Give it that modern appearance.

If you remove the A/C panel face plate, you can grip the switch cap and pull it off. The first thing you should see is an opaque blue rectangle. If it's not there you'll just see the incandescent bulb.


Dennis

[SShaw]

Check if the radio bracket has bent at all. If not, loosen the console plate, install the AC fascia, then reinstall the console plate correctly under the fascia.


EDIT: First fix the fascia as Dave mentioned.

I fixed the standoffs as Dave suggested and then installed the AC and console plates in the order you suggested. All is well with that, thanks!

Back to the matching headlight and hazard switches. Since I can't put an incandescent in the new Houston headlight switch, can I put an LED in an original hazard switch? That will probably be the best way to get them to match color and brightness wise. Thanks!

[DMC-81]

I fixed the standoffs as Dave suggested and then installed the AC and console plates in the order you suggested. All is well with that, thanks!

Back to the matching headlight and hazard switches. Since I can't put an incandescent in the new Houston headlight switch, can I put an LED in an original hazard switch? That will probably be the best way to get them to match color and brightness wise. Thanks!

Hi there,

Yes, you can install an LED in the hazard switch. Here's a thread that may be of interest. http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?9827-Hazard-Switch-Light-stopped-working

I'm one who converted both to LED bulbs. IMO, they look good... not too bright or out of place. Here's a pic..

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[Mark D]

Hi there,

Yes, you can install an LED in the hazard switch. Here's a thread that may be of interest. http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?9827-Hazard-Switch-Light-stopped-working

I'm one who converted both to LED bulbs. IMO, they look good... not too bright or out of place. Here's a pic..

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I'm running the same setup, blue in the headlight switch and red in the hazard switch.

[Christian Dietrich]

I'm running the same setup, blue in the headlight switch and red in the hazard switch.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160729/1f0b916b7f48552117454a1fefa7ff30.jpg
I have the same set up but changed mine to geeen to match the green low beam indicator and of course I added a red led to the hazard light switch.

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