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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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I have a fully loaded 93 f150 it started smoking under the dash now the runing lights stay on and cluster lights if I turn the key on cluster lights go out but running lights stay on I see melted wires under steering column the harnes that goes to rear speakers power seat etc??
 
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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Unhook your battery and park it. Tomorrow is a new day. You might have to rip the dash off and start tracing wires. But unhook your battery.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Battary is un hooked now I found the plug for the head light switch is melted along with the wires
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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Battary is un hooked now I found the plug for the head light switch is melted along with the wires
VERY common problem.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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I'll bet the problem began with a tan & white wire in the headlight switch harness.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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What can be done to prevent this? when I replaced my headlight switch the plastic was very brittle from excesive heat.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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What can be done to prevent this? when I replace my headlight switch the plastic was very brittle from excesive heat.
You can put the headlights on relays there's a diagram floating around the forum on how to do this
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Am I screwed? Cuz that goes into the main harness? Or can I wire a new switch in
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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I had to purchase a new wiring block for the same application. Mine melted down. That's was 7 years ago, and I tried through the parts counter to get the part, but the young kid couldn't find it. Luckily there was an older ford guy in the back that knew what I was talking about. 50$ and I was soldering and wiring, back on the road again.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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Could I cut it off a harness at jy wire it in and be ok?? I need my truck asap thanks for any help
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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They sell the headlight switch plug at most napa or auto part brand stores. Or go directly to the dealership. New plug, wires and switch you should be alright.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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Alright thanks I didnt think they sold stuff like that
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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I didn't check the parts store, but went directly to the dealership. Napa may very well be a better option as they seem to have parts for vintage vehicles that other part stores don't seem to store or have access too.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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$9.99 at autozone, my local has it in stock.
You can but the relay upgrade harness from LMC for close to what you can buy the parts to make your own. This article shows how to do your own and does a pretty good job of explaining why it should be done.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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This may be a dumb question but are they colar coated to the truck at autozone?? Sorry I hate wiring
 
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