Fairlane headlight switch

[superyob 272]

So the variable resistor in my ZD's headlight switch has clapped out. I bought a switch from rare spares and the dash lights are very dim at best. Is there a way to bypass the resistor on my original switch? Preferably without starting a fire behind my dash...

[ZKFairlane 236]

When I've restored these dashes, I do the following and the bulbs usually get brighter (well, you can at least sort of see the dash...);

- replace and or clean every bulb (they get caked on with dust).  I always use original type bulbs but some new led ones would make a big difference,

- make sure that the earth connection is good.  Pull the connector out and check that the tabs are clean (connector is on ds of dash as you look from the steering wheel side).

 

I wouldn't go mucking around with the wiring...

 

[XF EDDIE 207]

On 6/1/2025 at 5:20 PM, superyob said:

So the variable resistor in my ZD's headlight switch has clapped out. I bought a switch from rare spares and the dash lights are very dim at best. Is there a way to bypass the resistor on my original switch? Preferably without starting a fire behind my dash...

If cleaning all the connections doesn't fix it you can try adding a resistor in parallel to the pot to send a bit more power through