Melted Headlight Connector Replacement Found

[Plymouth Pete]

I recently did the headlight relay mod with 12 gauge GXL wire, heavy duty relays with fuses, and ceramic H4 sockets. I had been having problems with my headlight switch connector overheating and not holding the Packard 56 connectors. I found the exact connector without pigtails for less than $11.00 delivered. I removed all the original wires from my old connector, re-tensioned the Packard 56 connectors, and installed them in the new unit.
Crown Automotive J3205596 Headlight Switch Connector for 73-86 Jeep® CJ, J-Series Pickup, Cherokee, Cherokee Chief, Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer SJ

 

[67Dart273]

That is pretty funny!!

 

[rumblefish360]

NICE!!!!!!

 

[krazykuda]

That's a great interchange...

 

[RedFish]

If anyone wonders why this service part is available as listed for those Jeep applications.... fog lamps.
Ford had the very same issue with several year models of Mustangs, T-birds, Escorts, everything with OEM fog lamps. Those would melt headlight switch, multifunction/dimmer switch in the steering column, and the wiring between the two switches.
This connector meltdown isn't nearly so common in other vehicles ( like our a-bodies ) but yeah I've seen it before. Never knew exact cause. Something other than OEM bulb type is my guess.