My headlights went off yesterday and when I got home to see what was the problem, I found that one of the fusible links by the battery was melted. I replaced it a couple months back because the stock one was falling apart. The new one (broken one) is 30 amps, but when I went to go get another one, the clerk said that the headlights shouldn't have a fuse on them. So what should I do, replace it and wait for it to melt again or get a circuit breaker and wire it in. Or something else.

There are actually several fusible links involved in the headlight system. If you are burning them up there is another problem, start looking for shorts in the system. If you just pybass the links you stand a chance of causing more damage.

The fusable links for the headlights are in front of the brake master in the loom.

quote Originally posted by Mike Gonzalez: If you are burning them up there is another problem, start looking for shorts in the system. If you just pybass the links you stand a chance of causing more damage.

What year is the car? There are differences in the 84-86 and 87-88 headlight systems.

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But the link I'm talking about is in back behind the battery, I assume it goes to the headlights just because it is the only problem I can find.

Here's the full problem: When I hit the switch for the headlights or parking lights, nothing happens, motors or lights. However the blinker, hazard and brake lights all work fine.

I'll get a picture tomorrow.

[This message has been edited by Renegade blob (edited 11-10-2009).]

Renegade,

According to the '86 manual, I know, not an '88................fusible link "B" is connected to the "Battery Junction Block". Which in tunr feeds 12V to fusible links "C" & "D" (headlight actuators). It also provides power to other lighting circuits. Which in itself may appear to be inconsistent with your issues. I'm guessing that you are referring to fusible link "B" as the fusible link that you are burning.

FYI, fusible link "A" is also connected to the "Battery Juction Block", as is fusible links "F" & "E".

My 2cents......

See Cave, wire service and Gen 2 headlight motor

All fuse link is same no matter the year.

Blowing fuse link C and/or D mean something is very wrong. Gen 2 headlight motor has Three part, 2 motor and control box.

Fuse B Headlight and HL motor. Something in wires is wrong. Look for a short circuit. Check wires pinch point at headlight lift.
Park/Turn, etc, lights on another circuit.

Use regular fuse? How was it wired? Fuse is wrong kind. Circuit breaker is better but still Temporary fix only.

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