[Healeys] Headlamp switch

[Oudesluys]

It may have been the switch but as the wiring harness was replaced 
recently it may have been a loose connection.
Inspect the loom carefully for molten/damaged wires along the line 
especially when a bundle of wires are wrapped together.
It is always advisable to use these old switches for operating a relay 
that in turn will switch the headlights. The same goes for any items 
using a fair bit of electricity, blower motor, windscreen wipers, horns etc.
Kees Oudesluijs



Op 1-10-2015 om 6:48 schreef Ross:
>
> Gents
>
> On a recent outing I noticed smoke emanating from under the dash when 
> the headlamps were switched on. My 13 year old son thought we were 
> going up in flames and decided to walk home. With the lights off no 
> more smoke or burnt plastic smell occurred and I easily beat my son 
> home. I disconnected the what was left of the two red wires, no damage 
> to any other wires. The switch is the original Lucas unit for a 1958 
> 100-Six. Should I assume that it was the switch that failed or should 
> I be looking for something else. The harness was replaced during the 
> restoration but the switches were kept.
>
> Thanks
>
> Ross Maylor
>
>
>
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