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tim32311
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Jul 30, 2019, 6:56 AM
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On my wife's 2014 Mustang (3.7 v6, no DRL's, convertible) the driver's headlight started staying on even tho the switch is off, engine is off. I have to pull the fuse under the hood to shut it off. Help! Any suggestions appreciated.
Tim
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Hammer Time
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Jul 30, 2019, 1:37 PM
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It appears you have a bad Smart Junction Box. That is the main fuse box in the right kick panel. The drivers for each headlight is incorporated inside.
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tim32311
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Jul 31, 2019, 9:34 AM
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Thank you, Hammer Time! I guess now I gotta see if my old self can contort into the floor and remove/ clean the terminals.
Thank you,Tim
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Hammer Time
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Jul 31, 2019, 10:05 AM
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Cleaning terminals isn't going to change anything. It has an internal module that is the problem.
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Jul 31, 2019, 10:51 AM
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Oh! I had hoped it would simply be a matter of finding some arcing across terminals, some corrosion, etc. Can the module be replaced?
Thanks,Tim
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Hammer Time
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Not just the module, the whole fuse box. It's all modular so the wiring just plugs in. It's a pretty common failure.
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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Jul 31, 2019, 12:21 PM)
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tim32311
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Jul 31, 2019, 6:25 PM
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Geez, that's not good. Thanks Hammer Time.
Tim
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Aug 1, 2019, 6:44 PM
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Hammer Time,
Is the fuse box just a plug and play? Can I just remove the old one and purchase a replacement (I guess it's a dealer item) bolt it in and go?
Thanks,Tim
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Hammer Time
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Not sure about that. Some have to be programmed and some don't. You may be able so find one aftermarket or used.
Also make sure you don't have a water leak on that side. There is a known leak problem that takes out these modules.
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