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Yellowbug
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 01, 2025 10:21 am    Post subject: Headlight Dimmer switch orientation Reply with quote
Hello, I have a 64 bug I am putting back together and the Headlight Dimmer Switch seems upside down when I have in installed. Can someone post a pic of the installed switch? Thanks!
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 01, 2025 12:00 pm    Post subject: Re: Headlight Dimmer switch orientation Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 01, 2025 6:19 pm    Post subject: Re: Headlight Dimmer switch orientation Reply with quote
Yep, lugs and wires go up.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 01, 2025 7:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Headlight Dimmer switch orientation Reply with quote
Okay, thanks. It just looks funny that way.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 01, 2025 7:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Headlight Dimmer switch orientation Reply with quote
Never see it under the carpet
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2025 8:21 am    Post subject: Re: Headlight Dimmer switch orientation Reply with quote
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The wires go up, shortest distance to the headlights. Wires = $$$
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