[SEL] I have a question and this does not pertain to the list

[Rupert Wenig]

Hello Lyle,
	I don't see any learned replies so I'll take a stab at it. Hope it helps.
	It sounds to me that the dash has to be taken apart if they are 
charging you so much. You probably will have to do that to to add a 
toggle switch. I haven't worked on a Grand Am but I have changed dimmer 
switches on other vehicles. The plastic has to come off the steering 
column and the steering wheel has to come off. You may have to remove 
the instrument cluster to get at the connector. Both are not difficult. 
It just takes time. In other words, I'm saying to take a good look at it 
as you probably can change the dimmer switch yourself.

Rupert

Lyle Myles wrote:
> Guys
> I have a question and this does not pertain to the list but I sure do need
> some help with this problem. I'm disabled and live on a small income. I have
> a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am that has a bad dimmer switch that is about ready to
> go out. For what they want to replace this switch is more than what I bring
> home each month. What I want to do is rewire the dim headlights with a
> toggle switch in side the car and bypass the dimmer switch all together. I'm
> not worrying about having bright headlights as dim lights will do just fine
> for no more than I drive my car.  I know how to wire the old cars before
> they had computers and my concern is, how can I do this without the car
> battery going dead when the light are on? Has any one done this or does any
> one know if this is a good idea or a bad idea. Any help on this would be
> deeply appreciated. 
> 
> Lyle Myles
> 
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