Is a gmt800 headlight switch fixable?

[rob0126]

I have a 2006 gmc sierra 2wd reg cab long bed w/4.8l v8 auto.

 

The headlight switch has an odd problem.

The auto setting works fine and the drl works as well.

 

but if i want to switch the headlights on manually, sometimes I have to press on the body of the switch/knob to get the headlights to come on.

Same thing with the interior light roller switch built into it.

 

Is their a fix other than buying a new $60 switch?

 

Robert

[kstruckcountry]

Sounds like it's worn out, have you checked Amazon? Should be cheaper than $60

[Chris]

Ebay like $30

 

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[rob0126]

napa has the echlin hl7052 for $56.

amazon doesnt have this particular model switch.

 

I was hoping it was fixable and save a few bucks.

[txab]

Buy new one

 

Try to repair old one.

 

If repaired, then return new one.

 

If repair fails, install new one and move on with life.

[rob0126]

the question is, has anybody successfully repaired one? if so, do they have a how-to on it?

[txab]

None that I have seen. I have heard somebody pulled one apart and never got it back together successfully. Suggest you search the site.

 

 

I'd pull it out and check the plug connector on back

[MikeNH]

The contacts inside are probably worn or dirty. In my 2003 it stopped lighting up and when I tried to take it apart to investigate I ended up breaking it. Probably best to pony up and get a new one.

[gmtech4]

ya cant return electrical parts

 

just buy a new one X100