headlight switch smoking!
11-02-2007, 05:47 PM
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headlight switch smoking!
i wired my license plate bulbs in and now the headlight switch smokes! im not happy bout that
11-02-2007, 05:51 PM
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new or old dash? CHECK all the wiring loom in the interior for insulation degredation- especially under the dash.
11-02-2007, 05:52 PM
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Also, are you using upgraded bulbs in the headlights? If you are, are you using a lighting harness?
11-02-2007, 05:53 PM
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You'd better tell it to stop. Bad for it's health.
11-02-2007, 05:58 PM
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You'd better tell it to sto.
Depends on what its smoking...
11-02-2007, 06:07 PM
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Last time my headlight switch smoked, it was shot.
11-02-2007, 06:07 PM
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Also, are you using upgraded bulbs in the headlights? If you are, are you using a lighting harness?
Scratch the upgraded bulbs...I melted wiring using stock bulbs. The headlight harness is a must-upgrade on these cars.
11-02-2007, 07:44 PM
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Last time my headlight switch smoked, it was shot.
Mine too Luis. I also had to replace the underdash wiring..
11-02-2007, 10:29 PM
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im just using a 2 wire pigtail and an led in the license plate, nuthing major...i guess
11-03-2007, 03:25 AM
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fuses still blowing, the switch turns my headlights on so it must work right? only no instrument or license light
11-03-2007, 04:18 AM
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If the switch and lights worked fine before you put in the new license plate lights, check the wiring for the new plate lights. There might be a ground or something on the wiring for that.
11-03-2007, 04:27 PM
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i just dont wana pay 60 dollars for a new switch
11-03-2007, 06:20 PM
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You may not really have a choice.
11-02-2007, 06:07 PM
