![]() ![]() Then the 2nd constant hot circuit became the source for the relay. The main 12Ga feed to the headlight switch became the source for the new fuse panel and the 1st constant hot circuit fed back to the headlight switch in it's place. I removed the headlight switch/fuse block and starting clipping wires, one at a time and adding them to the circuitry. I used a relay and the first constant hot circuit to power the relay. Top 6 slots are for constant hot, bottom 6 for switched hot. To begin with, I sourced a 12 circuit fuse block with 2 input leads. Pull that sucker out from under a dashboard and main wiring harness just to replace a fuse! In the photo I've already pulled the fuses but you can see the holders where they go. Altogether the switch/panel is about 2" tall and almost 6" long. The block sticks out past the switch and holds 3 fuses for the switched hot accessories. The fuse block installs into the headlight switch from the top and is held on my metal clips. To start with, here's a couple of photos of the headlight switch and associated fuse block. There was no way I was going through that crap again so I decided I needed to modify the headlight switch/fuse panel configuration and relocate the fuse panel to the kick panel for future troubleshooting and repair. I laid on my back under the steering and 30 mins later crawled out, scratched and sore. I used a fuse tap in the main 12v to the switch for the radio memory. There is already a female spade terminal built into the fuse block for the switched hot radio circuit but nothing for a constant hot. What hair-brained engineer would do something like that! I installed an aftermarket stereo in my Fairlane and had to remove the headlight switch to wire in the radio memory and switched hot. That means, if you blow a fuse, you either have to pull the headlight switch or lay on your back under the steering wheel to replace a fuse. To start with, for those not familiar, the fuse block on the Fairlanes from this generation is physically mounted to the back of the headlight switch. Specific to this car but some of you may find it useful on bumps too. They should be able to figure out if the component needs to be replaced or if there is a short or some other problem with your Tempo.Thought I'd post this modification I just finished to the fuse panel on my '64 Fairlane. If checking and replacing the fuse for the component in question doesn’t work, we recommend seeking assistance from a trusted professional mechanic. If you need to replace a blown fuse in your Tempo, make sure you replace it with one that has the same amperage as the blown fuse. Some components may have multiple fuses, so make sure you check all of the fuses that are linked to the component in question. If your Tempo has many options like a sunroof, navigation, heated seats, etc, the more fuses it has. ![]() Next you need to consult the 1993 Ford Tempo fuse box diagram to locate the blown fuse. Some Fords have multiple interior fuse boxes including in the trunk - the video will show you where the interior fuse box of your 1993 Tempo is located. If your Tempo is experiencing electrical problems, you should always check the fuses first, because they are relatively easy to check and cheap to change. Electrical components such as your map light, radio, heated seats, high beams, power windows, headlights, fan blower, defroster, door lock, power seat, windshield wiper motor, fuel pump, horn, anti-lock brakes and rear view camera all have fuses and if they suddenly stop working, chances are you have a fuse that has blown out. This video shows how to replace blown fuses in the interior 1993 Ford Tempo fuse box of your in addition to the fuse panel diagram location.
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