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

[Steve W.]

Lyle,
  The 98 has relay controlled lights. They can be a PIA to wire around 
because of the way they are set up to work.
The multifunction switch itself is about 40 bucks without cruise and 64 
with cruise. They are also available from many salvage yards even 
cheaper (Usually you can buy the complete column without the steering 
wheel for less than just the switch). They are not real hard to change 
out if you have some mechanical ability. The biggest challenge is the 
connector for the cable itself.

Where are you located? Maybe there are some folks nearby who could give 
you a hand if you don't want to attempt it yourself.

http://car-part.com/index.htm
Check on there and see if a yard close by has something in stock.


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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