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Electrical Foxbody headlight plug replace

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My 1991 foxbody Lx 5.0 I pulled the connector going to my headlight switch because I want to add a new switch and noticed the plug that connects to the switch has melted abit how do you dpin it,? I tried and I cant get the wires to pop out of the melted plug, Is it ok to just cut and resplice the wires going to the new plug connector and wrap them with black electrical tape?
 

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Look at the plug side of the connector with a light, there is a little tab you push. This may help:
View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4ReuQexXUYc
 
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If it's too melty and you can't un pin it, smash it with a BFH , that should do the trick.
Don't ask.
 
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lol, that is exactly what I Did.....and crushed it with my fingers.
 
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Cool.
 

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Mindseye007 said:
Is it ok to just cut and resplice the wires going to the new plug connector and wrap them with black electrical tape?
Click to expand...


No. either solder and heat shrink, or use butt crimps.

Those wires carry some current, so you want a secure, robust connection
 

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Just got my new headlight switch from LMR today, going to install it tonight.
 
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