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| | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 258 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 258 | Do I have to change the headlight switch when I go from 6v to 12v? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | generally no
what are you working on? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 258 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 258 | 46 2 ton chevy
the reason i ask is that i see 6v and 12 v light switches on jim carter | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | You will have no problems running 12v on an original switch
I'm not sure about the aftermarket switches.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,384 | With any switch, the rule should be: If it worked on 6V it will work on 12V, If it is a 12V it may not work on 6V.
With switches and wires it is all about Amps not Volts.
6V systems carry more amps to get the same work done than 12V systems. | | |
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