Section 17-01: Lighting, Exterior | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty Motorhome and Bronco Workshop Manual |
The headlamp switch (11654) is a combination, three-position switch that controls the circuits to the headlamps (13008), exterior lamps (except stoplamps and turn signal/hazard warning lamps), instrument panel lamps and other miniature bulbs (13466). A typical headlamp switch is shown below. Circuits are connected to the headlamp switch by a molded connector.
Headlamps On Warning Buzzer/Chime
The headlamps on warning buzzer/chime module produces a repetitive chime or steady buzzing sound when the headlamp switch knob and shaft (11661) is left in the PARK or HEAD position and the driver's door is opened.
Refer to Section 13-09 for further description and operation.
Light Switch Rheostat Resistor
The light switch rheostat resistor (11691) is part of the headlamp switch. Rotate the headlamp switch knob and shaft clockwise to dim the instrument panel illumination.
To turn on the dome lamp, rotate the headlamp switch knob and shaft fully counterclockwise.