Headlight switch 1982 el camino

Yes I would say its a wiring problem in the column.

you could have a dimmer switch problem that may need an adjustment or replacement.do you hear the switch click when you try to change from high to low,if not than these could be the problem.the switch is located on the top of the steering colume and the base of the colume under the dash.if you work the dimmer switch on the colume and put your hand on the colume under the dash you should be able to feel the rod that pushes on the switch.follow the rod down and it will go to the dimmer switch.there are 2 5/16 bolts that hold it in place that if you loosen them and push the switch up towards the steering wheel it will move it so the rod won`t have to move as far to change from low to high.if this is not the problem and you don`t hear a click then its usually a switch replacement.

check your dimmer switch, check the connection for corrosion

There should be a button inside the column that you push in, or a bolt to remove, been awhile since I did one. You may need to have the key in the lock cylinder and turn the lock cylinder.

under the dash to the left of the steering wheel. U may have to remove the trim under the dash to see it.

a 1965 camino,centre steering wheel horn push? remove the steering wheel and check the carbon brush that runs against the copper metal ring on the bottom of the steering wheel

The push rod operates a slide switch with many contacts/circuits. If the rod is not properly registered in the slide switch all kinds of faults could appear.

First, I would make sure the push rod is properly installed.

If you have a multimeter, you can check the headlight for continuity to see if it's blown. There's no particular reason, though, that working on the pushrod/slide switch would blow the headlight.

Charlie

The plastic piece goes between the steel rod and cruise/wiper lever. You will have to remove the wheel and the upper bearing housing to get it back where it goes. If you put some wheel bearing grease on it then it will stay in place during reassembly.. Good Luck

should be a switch mounted to the top lower steering column that the rod fits into that operates the high/low beams

Do you have high power globes fitted more than 65W.
If so you will need a relay to supply H/Lamps as the original headlamp switch has built in circuit breaker only good for about 15Amp