cowboyup351
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I own a 1986 FS Ford Bronco and it has the original style window and door lock switches. Both are 5 pin switches. From what I understand, all the power runs through those switches to the motors and it wreaks havoc on them. My question is:
Can I rewire the current setup (I have attached the (hopefully correct) schematics) utilizing the original external hardware (OE door locks and window switches), but rewiring the internal setup, utilizing 5 pin relays, so the electronics aren't so taxed.
If that's possible, could someone be so kind as to draw out how to do that, like I am a 5th grader (who knows how to solder)?
I have rewired, with new wiring, the locks a windows a couple of times (as I have owned this truck for 25+ years) and the electronics wear out quickly. The window and door lock motors all bench test well, but once installed, they periodically fail. I have tested the wiring and installed thicker ground wires, but to no avail. Thus the reason I would like to possibly try a new approach.
Is this something I can even do, or am I just crazy (which is very possible)?
TIA
Can I rewire the current setup (I have attached the (hopefully correct) schematics) utilizing the original external hardware (OE door locks and window switches), but rewiring the internal setup, utilizing 5 pin relays, so the electronics aren't so taxed.
If that's possible, could someone be so kind as to draw out how to do that, like I am a 5th grader (who knows how to solder)?
I have rewired, with new wiring, the locks a windows a couple of times (as I have owned this truck for 25+ years) and the electronics wear out quickly. The window and door lock motors all bench test well, but once installed, they periodically fail. I have tested the wiring and installed thicker ground wires, but to no avail. Thus the reason I would like to possibly try a new approach.
Is this something I can even do, or am I just crazy (which is very possible)?
TIA