FW: Dielectric silicone on switches???

[Kneale Brownson]

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At 04:15 PM 06/10/2002 -0500, Livolsi, Stephane wrote:

>Every switch sparks a tiny bit when turned on and off.  My understanding (I
>could be wrong) of di-electric grease is that it will increase the intensity
>of the sparks from turning the switch on and off.  IIRC, it is not
>recommended for switching applications.  Anyone, feel free to correct me....
>
>Stephane

I think the original poster was asking about using the grease on a
connection TO a switch, not within the switch itself.  I don't think
there'd be any problem related to using the grease in the wiring harness
connector to the headlight switch, but I wouldn't expect that to be a spot
(under a cover between the steering wheel and the dash) that gets much
invasion of moisture.
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