Both of them are correct, and I agree with both of their statements. But, since there is a wire harness for the head light system and it is fairly will protected. I would first, ask your self what you did just before this problem started happening. If nothing, then unplug one head light and see if the fuse blows, then try the same with the other. Working back to where it connects to the harness under the dash.... see where I am leading you here. You will get yourself confused if you do this or that without starting at one end and moving toward the fuse box or head light switch. It could even be one of your head lights. Fuses are put there to be the weak link, allowing the wires to have some protection. Although corrosion will cause your lights to not operate, not much else happens. Now, if the lights were dim before, or they got brighter when you increased RPM's then checking all your connections looking for corrosion leading to high resistance in the system, which could cause a fuse to blow. Another way (so you don't blow anymore fuses) Disconnect your battery, use an Ohm meter and look for high resistance is another test. Finally, this is a 30+ year old vehicle and caution should be taken when pulling on wires.
Bill
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> Dan,
> I saw the other post about looking for a break in the
> wiring which is grounding out..... that will definitely cause the > problem. Here is another suggestion: measure the amount of > current which is flowing through the fuse (you can lift off one side of fuse > and insert an ammeter or if you have an induction ammeter, hold it next > to one of the wires going to the fuse terminal for headlights). If > the current seems to be ok, take a look at the fuse clip for the > headlight position on the fuse block. If it is discolored or is getting > hot when the headlights are turned on, you have a bad electrical > connection where the fuse clip is riveted to the block or where the wiring > clips into the block for the headlights.
> Hope you are able to locate the problem without too much effort.
> Dale
> > My
> > dad has a 72 Honda sedan that keeps blowing headlight fuse. Can you please > > give me ideas on how to tackle this problem for him?
> > Thanks
> > Dan
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