Take charge of your headlights and dash lighting with the Standard Ignition switch DS-177. This multi-function dash switch works as both the headlight switch and the instrument panel dimmer switch. It installs as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications, including the 1968-1977 Buick Riviera, 1968-1987 Chevrolet El Camino, 1969-1981 Chevrolet Camaro, 1970-1984 Chevrolet Impala and 1982-1988 Cadillac Cimarron.
Standard Ignition catalogs this part as a Headlight Switch / Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch and describes it as a Multi Function Dash Switch, so you may find it under any of these names.
- OE ignition-products manufacturer: Standard Ignition is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products. It maintains complete quality control throughout manufacturing, from componentry to the finished product.
- Copper alloy conductors: Designed for strong electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
- 100% tested: Each part is tested to verify both its mechanical and its electrical switching performance.
- Robust design: High grade materials suit the demands of today's service professional. The design draws on decades of research and development focused on what technicians need.
Signs this switch may need replacing include headlights or parking lamps that won't come on or that cut in and out, and instrument panel lights that won't dim or stay dark. If the switch is the cause, the DS-177 replaces it. Diagnose the lighting circuit first, because bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause similar symptoms.
Fitment covers 168 applications, including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC models such as the 1975 and 1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
