parking light/headlight question

[Crazy_B]

I read somewhere and can't remember where. That the reason the parking lights don't come on with the headlights is a problem in the wiring and it can be fixed. The question I have is. Is this true and how can you do it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[68F250]

Did you read that on this board?

Parking lights on with headlights started with the '70 model year for cars and trucks. If you have a '69 or below, they don't come on.

[Crazy_B]

I don't remember. Ive thought about it alot and I don't see no way it can be done without another switch in the wire between the parking light and headlight. without a switch it will turn on the headlight with the parking light and the parking light with the headlight. I hope I didn't confuse you too bad with that.

[mk]

Just checked my Echlin book and it says the same h/l switch is used from 65-77. Guess I'll have to look at my wiring diagrams and see which wire is different.

mike

[68F250]

Mike, we got that covered in this thread:

http://fordification.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2877

Basically, Ford stopped using the parking light connection on the switch in '70 and tied the front parkers to the taillights.

[bluef250]

The switch is the same. The wiring in different. As 68f250 said, its covered in another thread. Looks like the fix is simple.