Mysterious button by the clutch.

Aduffy32 · 10-22-2009, 04:37 PM

So, i bought a cj7 with some electrical problems. So the other day I was trying to find the problem and I came across a what seems to be an aftermarket button. It is metal and when you push it down it makes a click sound it is located near the clutch. I tried to follow the wire and it just goes behind the fuse box. Any ideas what this is and what it is supposed to do? thanks

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hookntail · 10-22-2009, 04:39 PM

that would be your headlight bright/dim swith... you tap it with your left foot for hands free service...

longboy · 10-22-2009, 04:39 PM

High beam switch

Bouve124 · 10-22-2009, 04:39 PM

I'm completely guessing but I would say its a foot switch for your High Beams.

**edit damn way behind everyone else with the answer.

Aduffy32 · 10-22-2009, 04:48 PM

oh nice. could this have anything to do with a short in my interior an rear lights?

jeeperman19 · 10-22-2009, 05:41 PM

No. It doesn't have anything to do with those systems..... only the headlights.

texasimport · 10-22-2009, 05:46 PM

I needed a good laugh today. . .this is the funniest thread I have read in a long time. Not to poke Aduffy32, you must be a youngster. . . . .keep the questions coming.

**foggybottombob** · 10-22-2009, 05:55 PM

So when did foot dimmers go out of style? I think my parents' '69 galaxy 500 had a foot dimmer and my 74 celica did not. I don't remember driving a car made between 70 and 73.

**BriansCJ** · 10-22-2009, 06:00 PM

Off topic bit sort of on?

Do these go bad. I took in a lot of water during a rain storm. My headlights dont work at all now. Could the switched be corroded. I do live in the rust belt.

texasimport · 10-22-2009, 07:09 PM

Yes they do go bad and you get from no lights to everything in between. Just did mine in last month. For about $3.99 your all fixed up.

JeepnBlake · 10-22-2009, 07:20 PM

sometimes just check to make sure it's plugged in all the way, if not it may only let one set of beams work.

daltonw · 10-22-2009, 08:10 PM

dont miss and actually kick it sideways somehow cause I did that and I went to ZERO lights at night on my way home in the country. It was a LONG 4 miles in the dark. But me and the ol girl made it! I pulled the switch apart and it was broke on the inside. I just pulled one out of our old camper

**PERK** · 10-22-2009, 09:41 PM

he electrical connection gets corroded from all the dust that adds up then gets wet. take it apart and clean the terminals.

**BriansCJ** · 10-22-2009, 09:43 PM

Thanks, i think ill do this tomorrow. Im off from school(on strike) and crew(rowing).

**Mike Romain** · 10-23-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasimport

Yes they do go bad and you get from no lights to everything in between. Just did mine in last month. For about $3.99 your all fixed up.

I don't recommend the cheap one, they only last me about a year. Most parts places can source out the $15.00 one which is far better.