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Headlight switch ????

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Old 01-13-2009, 04:06 AM
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Question Headlight switch ????

I have an 86 gt and i would like to know if there is anybody that has the diagram of the headlight switch . I would like to replace the switch for toggle switch style i would like to have a switch for the 1/4 lights and the brake lights and the headlights.I am having switch problems and i have replaced the switch three times allready for the same thing , the headlights turn on and off when the switch warms up.i do not want to keep buying switches so if anybody can help me it will be helpfull . thanks for your help
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Old 01-13-2009, 07:02 AM
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replacing and rewiring what you want to do into a cluster "f" will not solve your problem, you have excessive current draw due to a faulty connection or high resistance in the circuit somewhere, causing high current draw and inturn overloading the switch, examine all connections, harness connectors and consumers in the system.
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Old 01-13-2009, 09:28 AM
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it aslo may be your turn signal switch in the column i had simular problem and turned out to be the turn signal due to high ristance in the wiring that ford used to small of a gauge wire and after years of use when it gets hot and shorts out and turns lights in and off
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Do you have stock headlights bulbs?
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Old 01-19-2009, 12:51 AM
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No i donot have stock bulbs i upgraded to aftermarket to the H 4 headlight swap they are clear with the light blue bulb but it still dose it with these lights.can anybody help me out i need to fix this problem now that the car is sitting in my driveway because im doing some body work.help please its getting anoying,
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