[DML] Fuses and Headlights

["secret_jedi_guy" <secret_jedi_guy@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to everyone who helped me with my little A/C problem.  It 
seems, however, that with this particular car, as soon as you fix 
one problem another one arises.  Last night my headlights stopped 
working.  The headlight switch turns on the parking lights and when 
in headlight position I can switch on the high beams, but the 
regular headlights will not turn on.  I looked in the relay 
compartment and it seems that another one of my fuses in the box has 
melted.

The first fuse that melted was the one for door lock, and AC switch 
control, which the previous owner fixed by placing an inline fuse 
holder in the compartment.  Granted that is a way to fix the 
problem, but it is really only a temporary fix.  With fuses like 
that melting in the box with normal usage, it is leading me to 
believe that there are serious integrity issues with the wiring 
harness.  I am not overusing, or overpowering any systems.

In the very near future, I am planning on sending the car to DMCH 
for restoration, and the more and more problems I see the more it is 
leading me to believe that #1223 is going to need one of those frame 
up restorations.  For now, I am going to put 1223 to rest in my 
garage.

Any insight as to why these fuses are melting the box would be 
appreciated.  Did the early cars have wiring problems, and has this 
happend to anyone else?

Thanks again,

Japheth Deaux
VIN: 1223 







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