1971 Courtesy Rocker Switch

This will not help you very much but at least it is some feedback.

I have a brand new in the box courtesy switch that has Three switch positions. I have a used courtesy switch that only has two switch positions.

Bill Taylor’s diagrams at Panteraplace show the connections on the backside of the switches. But no information on how many positions they have

Larry

Thanks.  yes, I have Bill's diagram.  thanks for the feedback on the switch.  My switch appears to be a 2-position switch but something is broken inside and I am about to drill the rivets out to find the problem.  

FWIW. Not sure if mine is wired like stock but it works like

Depressed to the left = red door lights only, no dome when doors opened

Center location = red door lights and dome works when doors opened

Depressed to the right = dome light comes on with doors closed

Bill’s diagram looks pretty straight forward, but I don’t think mine works that way.

thanks for the feedback

As a close-out update for those that are interested, I sourced a new switch from Mike Mayberry.  The courtesy switch is a 3-position switch, left, middle, right.  By testing the terminals for the various combinations of connectivity in each position, you can achieve the results described above.  For me, Right activates the dome light when the doors are closed.  Middle actuates the door red markers when the doors open and left adds the dome light when the doors open.  I looked at pictures of several courtesy light switches on the web and every one had a different set of rear terminal combinations.  you just have to play with the combinations to make it work as intended for all 3 settings.  

OBTW, Hall is out of plastic switch bezels and I can find no other vendor that has them (or ever had them).  Hall is checking to see when they may get them back in stock.  I am in need of one for one other switch but if the wait becomes to long, will just buy another new switch.  

Hope it helps

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My recently acquired Jan 72 production has a 2 position switch. It may or may not be original to the car. Currently it only activates the courtesy light switch in the right position. I have power at the door switches and the red door lights also work, but the courtesy light  will not come on. Possibly I need the 3 position switch ? Would prefer the symbol style. Guess a call to the vendors to see what is available.

I just recently had a discussion with another owner about the courtesy switch. I am coming to believe that both a two position and three position switch was used in different years, but I have no confirmation of that.

in my used switch drawer I have examples of both.

Larry

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The wiring diagram that SOBill did is correct.  There are 3 wires on the switch.  White/black wire which is hot from the fuse block which passes through the dome light (SOBill's diagram says this is a purple wire but in my car it is white/black).  A double purple wire set which is the door switches, and a black ground.  In order for the dome light to work when you open the doors, the white hot has to be connected to the purple  wire set.  When the door opens, the door switch produces the ground and voltage passes through the dome light which makes it light.  So if you want all 3 functions, yes, you need a 3 position switch and then play with the terminals to get the right 3 combinations of connectivity.  

Did you ever pull the center pin and rocker to see how the contacts inside work?

Just thought I would toss this in as information many folks aren’t aware of. I didn’t know this until a couple years ago

The black portion of the rocker switches can be removed without switch disassembly

The problem is grabbing it or getting underneath it to pull it straight off the mounting stud

Larry

Yes, I pulled apart my old switch.  It is a study in little parts, springs, and futility.  There is a thread on this site that walks you through the repair of said switches.  

Wilkinson only carries the 2 position switch. Anyone know where to source the 3 position symbol style ?

Jeff, did you ask if he has just the black symbol piece available separately ?

Larry

Is this the correct symbol for a courtesy switch?

Larry

Larry, He has both symbol and letter switches. And they are only 2 position. But I did not ask if he had just the cover.  And yes that is the courtesy light symbol I am looking for.

Steve has no bezels.  I bought my 3 - position switch from Mike Mayberry last week.

I am unaware that anyone ever sold the black knob only.  And only Hall has bezels but is Out of Stock.