Headlight Switch: Problems with Wiring

[m1shooterva]

I recently acquired a 1997 V8 AWD Explorer and it failed inspection b/c running lights wouldn't light. I finally troubleshot it to the headlight switch, found the wires, connecting harness, and switch were melted. Replaced the harness and switch (soldered and shrink wrapped each wire) but have the same problem.

I think whoever "fixed" this before might have cross-wired the connector wires? So I'm in need of a drawing or pin out diagram that shows me the switch connectors, their function, and color coding. Can anyone give me some insight/wisdom/knowledge about this problem? I've read in other forums where this switch problem seems common?

Thanks in advance.

 

[DjDom]

Do you have daytime running lights?

 

[m1shooterva]

Yes but when I go to headlights I lose them and the dashlights

 

[bobflood]

Great source for wiring diagrams.

Auto - Online Repair Info
http://search.ebscohost.com/
Login ID: rrcc
Login PW: rebsco
Select: Auto Repair Reference Center
Fill in: Find Your Vehicle
Follow prompts down to Wiring Diagrams.

 

[m1shooterva]

Thanks Bob Flood! I appreciate the link!

 

[geissonmax]

Thank's!

Great source for wiring diagrams.

Auto - Online Repair Info
http://search.ebscohost.com/
Login ID: rrcc
Login PW: rebsco
Select: Auto Repair Reference Center
Fill in: Find Your Vehicle
Follow prompts down to Wiring Diagrams.

Very useful link.

 

[Ausis282]

login and password no longer working

 

[bobflood]

New info: Login is chattech; PW is avenue.

 

[DemonRat]

I tried the login and password. didn't work. thanks for sharing this.

 

[toypaseo]

UN springfieldmb
PW volunteer

 

[DemonRat]

UN springfieldmb
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Thank you

 

[Sweede]

UN springfieldmb
PW volunteer

Got an updated login for the wiring diagram link? Trying to track down the park lamp relay location on a 2008 Sport Trac

 

[toypaseo]

Got an updated login for the wiring diagram link? Trying to track down the park lamp relay location on a 2008 Sport Trac

Sorry, I don't. I think I just dug online and found those...

 

[Sweede]

Sorry, I don't. I think I just dug online and found those...

Darn, ok. Thanks for replying.

 

[SpyTom]

Great source for wiring diagrams.

Auto - Online Repair Info
EBSCOhost Login
Login ID: rrcc
Login PW: rebsco
Select: Auto Repair Reference Center
Fill in: Find Your Vehicle
Follow prompts down to Wiring Diagrams.

Those Logins are dead... but found this one and it works but can't seem to find the section to look up wiring diagrams?? Any help? Looking for wiring diagrams for a 2002 Ford Explorer??

Thanks

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