RE: [DML] Headlight Switch Reproductions

["Video Bob" <videobob@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think it is great they are going to reproduce these switches, I only hope 
that they build them better so they don't melt like the old ones do.
John Hervey came up with a fix for this by using a heavy duty relay to 
bypass the switch.
So that when the switch is pressed, it activates the relay and turns the 
lights on.
Not a bad idea and they are cheap too.

Most of these problems that are caused by installing brighter halogen bulbs 
that pull too much
juice and burn up the switch and fuse box.

...all that said, thanks to DMCH for making them.
- VB


>From: Rod Dillman <rhdillman@xxxxxxxxx>
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>Subject: [DML] Headlight Switch Reproductions
>Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 14:43:47 -0700 (PDT)
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>After reading James' recent posting about DMC, Humble's plan to offer 
>owners a chance to pre-order headlight switches as well as a follow up 
>posting, I talked with Stephen Wynne at DMC. I have owned two Deloreans 
>over the past five years and have never needed a headlight switch for 
>either. My first DeLorean had around 80,000 miles showing on the broken 
>speedometer  when I traded it for a refurbished DeLorean from DMC then 
>located in Houston. While my refurbished car has been trouble free for the 
>3 years I have owned it, I still carry a spare fuel pump with me on trips 
>as well as spare belts, spare fuses, replacement lamps for the xenon 
>boosted headlights that I upgraded to and  small tools and screwdrivers. I 
>probably should also carry a spare water pump and if it were as compact as 
>the fuel pump I would have already bought it. I pre-ordered two Headlight 
>Switches today in hopes that the 250 goal will be achieved soon and DMC can 
>place the order with the manufacturer. To me $80 is
>  insignificant should you have a headlight switch failure on a dark night 
>away from home and, for me ,probably on a weekend. If I never need either 
>headlight switch, just the peace of mind of having one on a trip is worth 
>the price. Recently there was a headlight switch and a hazard switch on 
>ebay for a Buy It Now price of $125. I was tempted but I would rather have 
>a new reproduction switch for $40 than a 20 plus year  old NOS switch even 
>if the price were the same. I encourage any others who may feel the same as 
>I, to place orders soon so that production can begin and the new switches 
>delivered. Just for the record, I have no connection whatsoever with DMC, 
>Humble other than being a satisfied customer.
>
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