Military headlight switch?

[suntour]

Does anyone have any information/pictures for the military style headlight switch? A source, part number or wiring diagram?
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[bucko]

Here is a link to wiring diagrams for the military switch; just select your year from the "type 181" section.

http://www.vintagebus.com/wiring/index.html

As to pictures, yes I have one, but it's on my PC so I cannot post it here without a URL (which I don't have). If you PMAIL me with an email address, I can send you that. As to operation, it works like this: there is a small round button in the center of the switch that you can press with a nail, or pen/pencil. While this center button is being pressed, you will be able to slide the square stop (located at the back of the main switch) to the left or right. Sliding this square "slider" to the left/right is how the switch activates either the military running lights or the "normal" driving lights. This square slider is what lets the main part of the switch operate the contacts on the left or right side of the switch.

Hope this helps.

[suntour]

Bucko,

Thank you. That information was just what I needed. The wiring diagram helps too. I was looking for a way to turn on the normal headlights and a set of flood light with out a toggle switch on the dash.

Now comes the challenge of finding one. Time to call the relatives in Germany I guess.
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[Al Capulco]

I am in L.A. and have one. Let me know if your interested.

[pjmacua]

Here is a picture :

Regards
Pierre-J MACUA
www.181spirit.com

[bucko]

That's the picture I had as well (thanks for posting pjmacua).

Now folks can see the the round center button, and the square block (pointed to by the arrows) that allow the switch to operate the left or right side settings.

[beccom]

Greetings to all!

I have the wiring diagram but does anyone have a chart that says:

When the front switch is on :

0 = Headlights and Park Lights
S1 = Just Parking Lights

1 = ?
2 =?

I have a 1971 Military THING with the military light switch shown above and I have the (2) Blackout lights in the Front and (3) Blackouts in the back.

I was able to turn the switch and have the (2) Front Blackouts lights turn on but nothing on the blackout lights in the rear. I have confirmed the blackout lights to be working since I provided direct 12V power and they do light up. I continue my troubleshooting but just curious if someone had this already. If nothing else....I will double wire the blackout lights to the headlight and running lights and to the switch position that I found that works on the switch......just for the kewl factor and be able to turn them on with nothing else.

Let me know
Thanks
Chris

[Fun 181]

[pjmacua]

[Fun 181]

[beccom]

[splitpartsunlimited]

digging into my depot , i have found some nos , german parts for the thing , one of them was a NOS , perfect condition blackout switch ....anybody knows the real value of one of these ?? i have also found some windshield latches , still in their german og box ....

pm me if anybody is interested , please

Ricardo
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1951 crotch cooler split
1958 convertible
1971 1302 convertible
1981 Mercedes Benz 230 military "Gelandewagen"
2010 Mercedes Benz c200 kompressor touring

[77kafer]

[quote="beccom"]

[Nijyboy]

As far as I'm aware it is...

S1 = blackout braking light (is the middle blackout light in the rear)
S2 = front blackout lights
S3 = all blackout lights: 2x front, 2x rear and braking light

Hope this helps?

Nijyboy 1969 military VW181

[MANOR HOUSE Motorsport]

[MANOR HOUSE Motorsport]

[Sander 181]

S1 is the back blackout braking light, fitted on the engine lid.

[Foxx]

take the buying and selling to PMs please.
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OG JHC
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[Legion0514]

I know this post is old but I’m looking for pictures or guidance on how to
Actually run wires to the fuse box. Also, what kind of wires were used?

Thanks!