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Frozen Headlight Switch

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jw60, Jan 15, 2024.

  1. Jan 15, 2024
    Jw60

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    As I left home this morning. I went to pull the headlights on... nothing. the knob would not pull. 30min of idling and the engine is at 190°F. The heater is blowing and the switch is functional again. Now how to keep if from happening again?

    Isopropyl alcohol lock spray thing (with graphite)
    Wd40?
     
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  2. Jan 15, 2024
    dnb71R2

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    Either one sounds good...It's reassuring your heater works so well!
    When it warms up outside, you might check to see if any water is leaking past the windshield frame and getting the switch wet.
     
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  3. Jan 17, 2024
    wheelie

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    Not much to them if you have to open it up and look inside.
     
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    Rick Whitson

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    I thought you meant from Rust, I had to laugh when I figured out you ment ICE. That's Funny, Jeep's are Fun. Rick
     
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    Jeepenstein

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    Yeah, I'd hit it with some WD40 and roll..
     
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    dozerjim

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    Gasp!! :shock:
     
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    Lockman

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    .....Silicone spray or Tri -Flow, neither will freeze up. :)
     
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