Difference between a 69 headlight switch and a 70 headlight switch

[badwolf69 10]

Does anyone know what the difference between the headlight switch is for a 69 versus 70. CJ Pony sells them both but the 60 costs almost $50, but the 70 costs around $26. From their pictures, they look the same with same contacts, just different plating for a 70. Thanks.

[bnickel 10,004]

on a 69 the parking lights don't light up with the headlights only when the switch is in the park light position, the 70 switch is different in that the park lights and headlights both come on in the headlight on position

[ForceFed70 14]

The reason the '70 switch is cheaper is because it's the same switch for 70-73 mustangs (just different wiring connector). Whereas the 69 switch is a unique part.

 

Edit: Or is that the ignition switch that I'm thinking about?

[72conv 10]

Does anyone know what the difference between the headlight switch is for a 69 versus 70. CJ Pony sells them both but the 60 costs almost $50, but the 70 costs around $26. From their pictures, they look the same with same contacts, just different plating for a 70. Thanks.

 

69's had a four headlight system while 70's were only two, so the connections are different.

[bnickel 10,004]

69's had a four headlight system while 70's were only two, so the connections are different.

 

 

incorrect, the connections are identical. you can use a 70 switch in a 69 or vice-versa. the only difference is as i stated earlier the 70 switch allows the parking lights to come on with the headlights and the 69 switch doesn't it only allows the parking lights in the park position, or the middle position, when the headlights are on the parking lights go out and only come on when the turn signals are used.

[badwolf69 10]

Thank you for the info.