WTB: 4k light switch

[griz]

Kneale Brownson wrote:

> I just replaced the one in my wife's 4kq.  I think it was ~$30 via
> Carlsen.   In my experience with two 4k's, you'll need both the switch and
> the connector on the end of the wiring loom, as well as several of the
> metal connectors that go on the wire inside the loom end.  The loom
> connector and the switch housing usually become "welded" together into an
> inseparable mass of melted plastic by the overheating.
>
> At 11:06 PM 10/25/2000 -0400, Megasus at aol.com wrote:
>
> >Yello!
> >
> >Looking for a 4k headlight switch. Mine crapped out a long time ago and I'm
> >sick of plugging in the dummy light switch every time I need head and
> >taillights. Anyone got one lying around? Thanks.
> >
> >-m
> >

Just bought one from salvage yard with bezel and switches for about $40.
Could someone clarify what the cause of the
>"welded" together into an inseparable mass of melted plastic   ???
I remember it being the headlights for certain but also remember it may
be the tail lights or brake lights. Anyone know of this ?
Dennis