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Dec 30, 2012 | 06:40 PM

#16

ArdWrknTrk

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From: EXTREME southwest CT

Yes.
Every harness and pigtail is color coded.

Spend the $30 on the LMC relay harness if you don't like wiring.
It's pretty much plug'n play.

Dec 30, 2012 | 08:57 PM

#17

Phy

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From: 8600 ft in Colo

If the headlight switch connector is melted, she'll have to wire that in regardless.
Check the wire colors between the new connector and the old to make sure, but the last one I did was correct...

Dec 30, 2012 | 09:06 PM

#18

TexasGuy001

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I also recommend a headlight relay setup from RJM Injection or LMC.

When you install the new switch connector pigtail, solder it and use heat shrink.

Dec 31, 2012 | 12:38 AM

#19

smegg

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Me thinks I should check mine ,

Dec 31, 2012 | 05:55 AM

#20

Hutch17

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They well heavy duty headligh harnesses. I would defiantly upgrade to one. I you solder in a stock on from the JY it's bound to happen again.

Dec 31, 2012 | 08:48 AM

#21

Diesel_Brad

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From: Gilbert, PA

Headlight harness(I recommend the RJM one)
and change all your bulbs to LEDs w an electronic flasher.

The lighting system on these trucks SUCKS, you want to take as much load off as possible

Dec 31, 2012 | 09:00 AM

#22

Encho

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Which bulbs are you saying should be changed to LEDs? Signals and external bulbs? I get that's what you're saying, those and maybe the dash backlight.

Dec 31, 2012 | 10:46 AM

#23

smegg

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From: West Coast - Canada

I would think the biggest draw is the headlights. especially if you have replaced the bulbs with the new high powerd bulbs or added driving/fog lights onto the same circuit ..so use fuses and relays . the last truck i had this problem with it was a poor switch that caused the heat up , but caused the wire to melt and melted the plug as well .

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Jan 1, 2013 | 09:33 AM

#24

Diesel_Brad

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From: Gilbert, PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Encho

Which bulbs are you saying should be changed to LEDs? Signals and external bulbs? I get that's what you're saying, those and maybe the dash backlight.

I would start with every exterior marker light, then move on to interior. Every little bit helps

Jan 1, 2013 | 12:29 PM

#25

rangergirl94

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I added cab lights that prolly didnt help

Jan 1, 2013 | 07:33 PM

#26

rangergirl94

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I figured mine wouldnt be color coded and wires arnt long enough

Jan 2, 2013 | 07:41 PM

#27

rangergirl94

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Now truck wont start speedo is burried and gas guage is burried no fuel pump im tired of this

Jan 5, 2013 | 03:18 PM

#28

rangergirl94

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I got it all wired up and now when I turn the key on, cluster lights come if I turn on the headlights cluster lights go out?? Im lost

Jan 5, 2013 | 03:33 PM

#29

bashby

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From: Charles Town, W bygod Va

I don't think anyone knows exactly what you have done. I'm guessing the pigtails on the repair plug weren't long enough, but what did you mean yours weren't color coded? If you thinks pics would explain, post 'em up.