Bright light switch?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by N172, Mar 15, 2012.

  1. N172

    N172 Light Load Member

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    Curious if any of the trucks have the bright light switch that is on the floor or if they are all on the steering column. I've only used the switch on the floor once and prefer it over the steering column.
     
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  3. Peterbeatinit

    Peterbeatinit Medium Load Member

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    Even my pete I had in 05 was on the column..

    Older FLD freightliners, petes, and kws..(90's) some still had on the floor..the push for today is ergonomics and safety..It takes less thought to hit a bright switch on the turn signal lever than feel for one on the floor at night with on coming traffic.

    BUT..if you own your own truck..whats to stop you from moving it and wiring in a floor switch....not a thing

    Petey
     
  4. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    We just got a 98 International as a yard tractor, with a floor dimmer switch.
     
  5. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    Floor switch has a tendancy to act up with crud and corrosion buildup.
     
  6. Peterbeatinit

    Peterbeatinit Medium Load Member

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    Yup..but WD40 and soap and water with a toothbrush can fix that :D

    Petey
     
  7. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    My experience with them was back before WD 40 was as popoular as it is now , along with the battery box was under the floor on passenger side.
     
  8. Peterbeatinit

    Peterbeatinit Medium Load Member

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    Spill some coca cola to keep them terminals clean LOL

    Petey
     
  9. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    Better yet I have new TRUCKS, swith no longer on the floor or the need to worry about them.
     
  10. Peterbeatinit

    Peterbeatinit Medium Load Member

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  11. MrEd

    MrEd Road Train Member

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    I don't think the headlights on my Volvo are bright enough for them to need dimming. At least it appears that way from my perspective. But I do dim them, just in case.
     
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