Getting rid of Headlight Harness?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1974StepSide · 09-08-2003, 11:31 AM

My headlights have been cutting in and out. I know it's because the headlight harnesses are loose. I've tried to duct tape them to the headlight to keep them in there, but it hasn't helped.

Has anyone just gotten rid of the harness and connected the wires directly to the headlight using electrical connectors? Would this work?

**Captkaos** · 09-08-2003, 11:42 AM

Yes Spade connectors will work, but you will have to cover them or get the ones that are covered, don't want it to short out. Have you tried bending the tabs on the headlight.

**N2TRUX** · 09-08-2003, 02:28 PM

I haven't looked at the connectors recently, so I may be off base on this. Can the contact be removed from the connector? Do they have a release tab on each one? If so, remove each prong from the connector, and spread the contact out so it is tighter against the headlight prong...

**Captkaos** · 09-08-2003, 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
Can the contact be removed from the connector?

I think the wire is fused into the backing, Could be wrong though.

TIMSPEED · 09-09-2003, 12:29 AM

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Have you tried bending the tabs on the headlight.

This did the trick for my truck.

Nvbowtie · 09-09-2003, 06:35 AM

pigtails are available, these are from Chevy Duty, but I have seen them in the HELP section at auto parts stores also.

apstguy · 09-10-2003, 08:32 PM

The HELP harnesses suck. Beware.

09-08-2003, 11:31 AM	#1
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	Getting rid of Headlight Harness?? My headlights have been cutting in and out. I know it's because the headlight harnesses are loose. I've tried to duct tape them to the headlight to keep them in there, but it hasn't helped. Has anyone just gotten rid of the harness and connected the wires directly to the headlight using electrical connectors? Would this work? __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

09-08-2003, 11:42 AM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Yes Spade connectors will work, but you will have to cover them or get the ones that are covered, don't want it to short out. Have you tried bending the tabs on the headlight. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

09-08-2003, 02:28 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	I haven't looked at the connectors recently, so I may be off base on this. Can the contact be removed from the connector? Do they have a release tab on each one? If so, remove each prong from the connector, and spread the contact out so it is tighter against the headlight prong... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-09-2003, 06:35 AM	#6
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	pigtails are available, these are from Chevy Duty, but I have seen them in the HELP section at auto parts stores also. Attached Images __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

09-10-2003, 08:32 PM	#7
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	The HELP harnesses suck. Beware. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

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