[SEL] O.T. O.T. Dodge Wiring Problem UPDATE!

[Chester Smith]

Paul,  the switch will melt out if the headlights have been upgraded (ie 
100w globes) and no relays fitted, might pay to check,
cheers,
Chester.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <paulmaples at sbcglobal.net>
To: <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 4:19 AM
Subject: [SEL] O.T. O.T. Dodge Wiring Problem UPDATE!


> Ok Gang I just came in from working on the truck and here is what I know 
> so far:
>
> It is the power door lock fuse that is blowing all of the time according 
> to the fuse my grandson showed me that he is constantly replacing. Also we 
> removed the headlight switch assembly and found that the main power wire 
> coming to the switch block (I think it was green/red) had turned black at 
> the connection block and the plastic around the connector at the switch 
> assembly had shown signs of melting.
>
> About two years or so ago this whole switch assembly had melted down and I 
> had to install a new one, now the new one is showing signs of overheating.
>
> Does this give anyone any clues?
>
> I have crawled up under the rear of the truck and checked all of the 
> wires, removed the taillight assemblies and checked all of the wires and 
> crawled up under the front of the truck and checked all of the wires, I 
> have checked inside of the engine well, I have tried shaking wires to get 
> the lights to flicker and all to no avail.
>
> He did tell me that when his headlights will begin to flicker he can reach 
> over and raise up on the pull out knob for the headlights and it will 
> stop, when he lets pressure off of the pull out knob for the headlights 
> they will start to flicker again. It may be the blooming switch again 
> which is a $100.00 plus unit.
>
> Thanks for trying to help me with this.
>
> Being an old veteran who was laid off from his job and trying to raise two 
> grandkids limits my ability to put this in the shop and have it repaired 
> so I will have to keep trying to find the problem.
>
> Paul
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