Burnt terminals behind switch

FERNY 23

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1988 FORD F-350
7.5L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
155,000 MILES

My running lights work but I can't seem to get any power to my headlight. I replaced the headlight switch and noticed I had a burnt terminal on the back of the switch. How do I fix it?

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good morning,

That happens from either a bad connection or high current flow. The switch will have to be replaced along with the wire end in the connector to resolve this.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-headlight-switch-works

You can go to a part store and see if they have a connector for the switch as well as the switch.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Roy

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Monday, February 7th, 2022 AT 2:23 AM

FERNY 23

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Before I replaced the switch none of my lights were working, now that I replaced the switch the running lights work but there a burnt-out connection on the back of the wiring harness that I believe has to be the head lights. What do I need to do to fix the connection if it's burnt out?

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Monday, February 7th, 2022 AT 7:51 AM

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