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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 06:50 AM
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melted headlight switch

hi, i have a 93 F-350 with a melted light switch which overheats when i turn my brights on. i was going to take the switch out of my wrecked 91 but its also melted so I'm guessing this is a common problem. the wiring harness connector is also melted so i need to know how/where do i get parts to fix this. thanks in advance.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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It is a common problem, and any local parts store will be glad to sell you a new switch and a new connector with short pigtail wires coming out of it that you have to splice in. If the demand is there, they will make it and sell it.

They will also sell you a

new gas tank

new frame brackets for the rear springs

new parking brake cables

new tumbler and keys for the ignition

new linkage piece for inside the column if you have tilt wheel

new front driveshaft

new fangled rear wheel seal when the original keeps leaking

I am sure I have forgotten something
 
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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as he said, start with a new switch and plug.

if you want to do more to it, you can search "headlight relay upgrade" and you'll find some info on how to take the real load off of the switch. some people sell kits for it, i've always just done the job with what i had on hand.
 
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