Headlight switch issue

[briwill70]

My headlight switch stopped working on my 65 Dart. Ordered one from Classic Ind. and it appears to be slightly larger than the original. I tried to insert the switch shaft/knob and it slides in but does not lock in place. Has anyone had this issue? Wrong switch or just a defective one? Is there a better source for these?

 

[69FBCuda]

Looks like the incorrect switch, do you have a part #? I would speculate that the rod is too short looking at the two switched side by side.

Did you buy this one?
MD9337 - 1962-81 Mopar, AMC; Headlamp Switch; 7 Terminals Plus Ground; With 1-1/4

 

[briwill70]

It looks like I ordered MD9341. I thought it was the right one but maybe MD337 is what I need.

 

[69FBCuda]

Classic website is some what convoluted.

Manufacturers website "DS165T" has the ceramic rheostat
Ecatalog

 

[briwill70]

Returning the incorrect switch. I see that DS165T is in stock a few places. May try that. Thanks!

 

[69FBCuda]

Happy I could help.

 

[briwill70]

I finally got the correct switch and put it in this weekend. Works great but what a pain in the ***. I've pulled the dash apart 3 times for various reasons and removing and replacing that switch is probably the hardest thing to access on the entire car.