Anything to watch out for when cleaning the oxidation with steel wool? I just bought some super fine grade SW. I just don't want to damage the components.

 

It's hard to mess up. Just scrub them clean. i used a scotch-brite pad to clean mine.

 

Damn, you mean I bought the steel wool for nothing? Lol.

 

Whatever works!

 

I'll go return the steel wool then. I have a bunch of scotch brites. Did you use the ones with the yellow sponge or just the green part?

 

Just the green part. Copper oxide is very soft. You can use a little oil, or even some soap and water in the sink if you want. Just grease it when you reassemble it so it doesn't happen again.

 

Does anyone have a picture of what the switch part of the light looks like? I cleaned the oxidation with some rubbing alcohol and reassembled it and when I went to install it back on the car it doesn't work at all. Maybe I didn't do it right or the rubbing alcohol messed it up??

 

great right up- just did it took like 10 mins and everything is working again like new
Thanks!

 

So THAT's why the damn thing doesn't work anymore. Thread needs to be archived in the DIY's.

Thanks OP

 

That explains some things... Thanks!