Standard Ignition Headlight Dimmer Switch DS-53

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Standard Ignition Headlight Dimmer Switch P/N:DS-53

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Standard Ignition Headlight Dimmer Switch P/N:DS-53

$15.99

Description

Switch cleanly between high and low headlight beams with the Standard Ignition Headlight Dimmer Switch DS-53 (also written DS53). This dimmer switch directs battery voltage to either the high-beam or low-beam headlight circuit, and it drops in as a direct-fit replacement for a wide range of classic domestic vehicles, including the 1955-1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1955-1956 Chevrolet Truck, 1956 GMC 100, 1957 Hudson Hornet, and dozens of International trucks — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of applications.

Copper alloy conductors: deliver superior electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
100% tested: every unit is verified for both mechanical and electrical switching performance.
Robust design: high-grade materials built to meet the demands of today's service professional.
Quality-controlled build: produced by a global manufacturer of original-equipment ignition products with control from componentry to finished part.

If a worn or intermittent dimmer switch is behind headlights that won't change between high and low beam, this replaces it and restores proper beam selection. Diagnose the cause before replacing.

Interchange: J146038 · J3144160 · DS104 · 146038 · 3144160 · 990547 · UDS402 · DS107 · 12338704 · 1997021 · 165466R91

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Interchange Part Numbers

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

J146038, J3144160, DS104, 146038, 3144160, 990547, UDS402, DS107, 12338704, 1997021, 165466R91

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the DS-53 dimmer switch do?

It switches the headlight circuit between high beam and low beam, directing voltage to the selected beam. If a failed dimmer switch is why your beams won't change, this replaces it.

Will this fit my vehicle?

It's a direct-fit replacement for many classic Chevrolet, GMC, Hudson, and International models from the 1950s-1970s. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact year, make, and model.

What numbers does this switch interchange with?

It cross-references J146038, J3144160, DS104, 146038, 3144160, 990547, UDS402, DS107, 12338704, 1997021, and 165466R91.

Is this switch tested before shipping?

Yes. Standard Ignition states every unit is 100% tested to verify both its mechanical and electrical switching performance.

What are signs the dimmer switch may need replacing?

Headlights that won't switch between high and low beam, beams that flicker or cut out, or a switch that feels sticky or unresponsive. Diagnose the cause before replacing.