problem in light circuit

[70roadrunner]

im doing a 4.0 swap in my B II, including the dash and wiring from a 91 explorer. got the dash in, and the engine bay/headlight harness. powered the system and when i turn on the lights i have a heavy draw. i have no bulbs in any of the sockets, and just using test leads to power things. when i turn the lights on i get a 17A draw. i dont have the steering column in yet, i like to test the circuits as i install them to reduce the chance of having to tear everything apart again. does anyone have any idea what could be causing this draw? all components came drom the same donor and were tested before removing them

 

[PanamaExpat]

Sounds like you have a pinched wire or something hooked up wrong someplace. That's one of those things that is hard to diagnose without being there with my test meter to see it.

 

[shane96ranger]

I have had a few sockets themselves create a draw from heat melting them, and creating contact inside. Check for continuity in the socket and move your way back.

PITA process!

 

[70roadrunner]

found it. had a harness plugged into the wrong plug. all is good now!

 

[shane96ranger]

Awesome! Congrats.

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