bad wiring problems
#1
bad wiring problems
i have my 2 fog lights and 2 lights behind the grill wired up but for some reason the wires get HOT and literslly melt every switch i hook up to them. well i ran then all to one fuse then into a switch which i thought would be fine. i figured if there was a problem it would just break the fuse (which is a 20) but its never broke the fuse. the wires just get really hot then melt the switch. i have no idea why. i had little wires on it it the first 2 times now i put 10 and 12 guage wires on it and it does the same thing. im so stuck on this one
#9
#14
#16
10-12 gauge wire should not be melting at <20 amps. You have something seriously wrong with this setup. The first thing you need to do is wire it up with a relay like Stone suggested with that picture. Use nothing less than 10-12 gauge wire from the battery to relay and relay to lights. Your lights need a good solid ground as well.
I would be very suspect of how you have it wired up now if you are burning up wires and not blowing fuses. I'd find a friend that knows how to wire this stuff and seek help with it. If you've managed to cause that much burning, you are only moments away from burning the rest of your truck to the ground.
I would be very suspect of how you have it wired up now if you are burning up wires and not blowing fuses. I'd find a friend that knows how to wire this stuff and seek help with it. If you've managed to cause that much burning, you are only moments away from burning the rest of your truck to the ground.
#19
#20
#22
#23
and yes, the metric system makes since! lol, based on 10s. The whole (for the most part) world uses metric, canadia just followed. But yes, i love the metric system. S.I. TILL I DIE!!!! lol
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Want to Buy: Wiring harness 04/05 manual wiring harness
Cody.mckinley
OLD - Interior, Exterior, Electrical, & Misc.
0
10-14-2013 02:28 PM
lifted97ranger
General Technical & Electrical
14
04-22-2008 10:02 AM
LayingFrame89
Ranger Products, Company, & Member Reviews
34
12-01-2007 06:59 AM
ranger
General Ford Ranger Discussion
32
07-31-2007 11:50 AM