Guest B1rdman Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 :confused:need help, i have a 1947 lincoln continental.my head lights do not work?it shows on wiring diagram circuit breakers.any one know where it is? i can not find itthanksgene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 47jag Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 B1rdman,I think it is incorporated in the light switch. Short from the feed terminal to the headlight terminal and see if the lights come on. If they do it's in the switch.Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest B1rdman Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 thanks for the reply, had two people tell me that.i decided to bypass it and quit hunting for it.lights work fine, just have a toggle switch in car.thanksgene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 thanks for the reply, had two people tell me that.i decided to bypass it and quit hunting for it.lights work fine, just have a toggle switch in car.thanksgeneAnd a very high draw circuit with no over current protection. At the least wire in a 30A fuse holder...................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph P. Indusi Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 It is very important that you do what Bhigdog suggests about putting a thirty amp fuse in the light circuit. This will protect your wiring from possible fire. The circuit breaker in the light switch opened the current to the lights either because there is an overload from a possible frayed wire or other cause or the circuirt breaker is defective. I would try to get a replcement but use a 30 ampere fuse in the interim.Joe, BCA 33493 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest B1rdman Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 put a 30 amp right where i connected to the battery.thanks for all the replysgene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 You can purchase a circuit breaker at almost any auto parts store. I would get one and a fuse holder and install it where the old one should be,,, or as suggested closer to the power source/ battery. Total cost should be less than $10.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest B1rdman Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 thanks Larry that is how i did it, fuse is connected right at the batterygene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 i would use a circuit breaker not a fuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rons49 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 If you want to use the original switch,the circuit breaker in those cars are replacable.Probably 25amp. Pull it out and see. Napa sells most of them for about 10 -15 dollars or less. Strongly advise that you install a headlight relay. Then you will never replace the switch CB again. You can go to Fifth Ave Auto Parts in Ks.on line for info. If you still have 6volts there is alot of current under that dash. If a fuse blows you will be a hazard on the road.Check it out. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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