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My dash switch for my tailgate window has gone bad - and yes, I've isolated it to just this switch. Have y'all bypassed this switch completely? If so, am I right to assume it's just a matter of removing the switch a patching the wires together?
I'd love to get it working from the tailgate key until I can get a new dash switch installed but that may be a while because my Jeep budget (and my dinner budget for that matter) just left with a new T-case.
At this point you have nothing to lose. On my 73 javelin AMX I used to take the switches apart when they stopped functioning. At that time the switches were not available anywhere. After taking the switch apart I would simply clean the contacts and reassemble and it would be good for another four or five years. One word of advice is to work in a clean area because sometimes when you take the switch apart there will be pieces that will fly away. What I found was let the contacts in the switches we're always at issue and just needed the corrosion cleaned off. Best of luck.
1980 Cherokee,360/727/208, propane powered,unknown lift,31' Adventuro's on Chevy rims,Warn winch
1980 J10,360/standard/208, stepside
1970 GMC 4X4 Pickup, 78 frame, 84 350, Turbo 350/205, patina galore
1986 Blazer K5, 350/205/465 trans
1990 Cherokee XJ, about to scrap for FSJ parts, gone to parts graveyard in sky
you can also look up serehill (user name) and get one of his kits, I was in the same boat, I finally gave in and got his kit and have been trouble free ever since then.
I do like the idea of taking switches apart in a box, I will have to remember to do that next time.
US Marine
79 Jeep Cherokee
360/TH400/Full time TC
Dolphin gauges
GM style HEI
Power windows
Serehill tailgate and headlight harness
"My jeep has no manners it
marks every parking spot"
memo43 wrote:you can also look up serehill (user name) and get one of his kits, I was in the same boat, I finally gave in and got his kit and have been trouble free ever since then.
I do like the idea of taking switches apart in a box, I will have to remember to do that next time.
Serehill passed away and I'm not sure if his friends or family are continuing his business...
1977 Cherokee Chief - The Blair Jeep Project III
A collection of parts flying in close formation
5thJeep wrote:We'll, finally took the time to remove the switch in hopes of cleaning it. Come to find out, it's all riveted together. Not a screw in sight.
So who knows a replacement option for the in days tailgate switch?
Look closer with a precision screwdriver.
87 Grand Wagoneer Rebuilt 360 by S&J, Fitech GO EFI 600, Novak in-tank fuel pump, Skyjacker Hydro 4" lift, BFG AT KO2 30", Dynamax Muffler, MSD distributor, MSD ignition, Edlebrock perf 4bbl intake, Elgin perf cam, Oil tube mod, Roller rockers, chrome molly lifters, HD alum radiator, Powermaster 150/100 alt, Alum HD water pump, Serhills tailgate harness, Cowl screen mod, Evil Twin grab handles, Rstep's custom AMC door lock knobs, all electrical works.