Let's see, how I got myself into this.....

I guess I bought a headlight bulb that was too bright for my wiring to handle. My headlight socket (blue adapter with 3 prongs) had burnt and melted into the socket it goes over. I assume (it was awhile ago) that I cut off the socket and adapter, and wired the wires directly to the headlight as I could find the part and needed a headlight. Since it was all melted together I guess I threw it out.

Anyways, I got an HID kit and had to do some "creative wiring" to get everything up to par. Well, one light isn't as bright as the other. And I should fix it all together, as the wiring really isn't for any great automotive standards and drenching rain.... etc....
Oh, and Napa and Autozone no longer carry the pigtails, and I'm still unsure if the part I want is actually called the pigtails. And Ford will only sell the entire electrical system, or headlight system, or something, that costs over 300 bucks.

LONG STORY SHORT (OR THOSE WITH A.D.D. STOP HERE!): Does anyone know where to get the adapter or socket or whatever on the end of the wires from the headlight switch. That blue adapter goes over it, and it connects three wires (lights, brights, and ground). If anyone has one (for any reason, or if you can "acquire" one or something) or knows where to get simply a small dollar part that makes hooking up a new headlight a snap please reply.

And unless you know of a junkyard around Atlanta, don't say junkyard. Not to sound like a *****, but I have yet to find a junkyard around here, or else I'd have gone there months ago.

 

if your talking about the pigtails for the stock blub then ford sells em, 8 bucks a piece or so.

 

(OR THOSE WITH A.D.D. STOP HERE!)

LOL

thats me. ahhhh what was your question?

So the other day I say's to my self. Self I say's....

Wonder why the fuse didn't blow. Must not of been more amps just plain heat. Need a porclean adapter maybe.

 

Do you happen to have a part number? And are pigtails the actual name for what I'm looking for?

Description: A blue adapter, about three inches long (probabley a bit less) fits over X. X is quality, made of metal, not plastic, and the blue adapter fits over it. The three prongs from the blue adapter slides into three female slots of X. X is basically another adapter. The headlight/brights switch runs to X. Three wires, entwined in black electrical tape end up in X. Each wire representing either the brights/headlight/ground wire. I believe X is gray in color. Now lets pretend it's junior year in math, and you must solve for X, and give it's part number for extra credit. Anyone with a damn good answer?

 

yeah that sounds about right, lemme see if i can find the part number.

 

venpart: 002PIGTAIL876233

DESC: ********S

List: 15.00 (dollars)

Sorry thats all i got. I guess just go check your deal if they have em and see if it matches what you need


Hope that helps

 

I couldn't tell you. One headlight would dim and sometimes be just fine or not work at all. It was a newer bulb so I tried cleaning the ground/etc but it still happened. I finally bought a new bulb and tried to replace it. The blue adapter was stuck to X. Actually melted. I just assume that the headlight was too much wattage cause what the hell else would it have been. Soaked it with WD40, tried some monster grip pliers, nothing. And I think I finally cut everything off and pretty much just wired through both adapters. Managed to break open the blue adapter to find that some of the prongs had fried and the blue adapter had melted to X.

Reguardless, I was sketched out. So, anyone want to be my savior and pop up with a part number? It would do more good than sending money to orphan children in Zabawaniacheniaistan and such!

 

Alright, that's the Ford part number? When I went into the dungeon (AKA: The Northpoint Ford Parts Dept.) they said they only sold the entire electrical/wiring/headlights/crap all in a bundle of somewhere between $330-$370 bucks.

They also told me that they didn't sell the little plastic screws that keep the plastic trim in. Like if you take out your trim to put in dynamat and break about 50 damned plastic screws your pretty much SOL.

They also told me they liked me alot, and they did buy me dinner and took me to a movie and all. Or wait..... that was after.....

Hmm, I'm definatley trying Team Ford this time. They've got abunch of Saleen's and such to oogle and such as well.

Appreciate it grinomyte

 

When mine melt, I buy new ones from Autozone for $6-$7 bucks. :o

 

For those with ADD:

I tried Autozone every time I've been in there. They don't (atleast the one around me) doesn't carry them anymore.

I will as well continue to be so bold as to quote myself from the very first topic, cause I'm a ****:

"Oh, and Napa and Autozone no longer carry the pigtails, and I'm still unsure if the part I want is actually called the pigtails."

 

ADD or not, I still walk into the local autozone & buy mine.


*edit*
I've got a spare one in my hand right now. Part # 85811 Headlight Socket 9004/9007 Bulb
Conduct-Tite Brand
www.motormite.com
*/edit*

 

O'riley & Advance auto has them too.. So does the local NAPA.



Oh yeah, BTW the little screws/fasteners for the interior trim are part # F65Z-15310A00-AD (interior PIN KIT)
Got this one in my hand as well.

 

Wow, thanks Clonetek. I really appreciate that. I will go and try to pick them up tomorrow, hope all goes well. Thanks-