Electrical Light switch stuck in?

[rsamsel]

Hello all.

New to me 1976 CJ. It's a little bit of a running project.

All big mechanicals work along with the heater, brake lights, and speedo...other than that I'm working through issues.

First weird issue. The headlight switch is stuck in. I assume it pulls out to turn the lights on. It doen't pull out AT ALL. I saw there is a button release on the switch. That doesn't do anything either. Any ideas?

I guess if I can't make it do anything what is the best suggestion for cutting it out and replacing it?

Thank you,
Rob

 

[CJ]

I've had them stuck before because of rain / rust in an open CJ I bought. One I was able to free up with PB Blaster but the other I had use a cut-off wheel and slice of the stem.

 

[rsamsel]

I've had them stuck before because of rain / rust in an open CJ I bought. One I was able to free up with PB Blaster but the other I had use a cut-off wheel and slice of the stem.

I'll start soaking it tonight. This is going to be the definition of a stupid question but it worked like all the old switches work right? IE once out for parking lights and two humps out for parking and headlights....

 

[CJ]

Not a stupid question but you are correct. Just like old school,
1 Click = Parking
2 Clicks = Parking / Head Lamps