Hypoid previously posted:
"relays between the switch and the headlights"
This I have already done as I upgraded the lights this summer. I knew that the old wires were not going to be up to par plus the light switch is what gets the power. I am only using the one wire from the switch to the driver head light and re-did the rest with fresh new wire.
The smoke it's self was coming from the harness where the blinker/wipers switch plugs in to just at the end of the column.. I would guess that it is the original ignition switch and prob needs to be changed.
I too thought that maybe something just fell between the contact points. I've heard that dust can do this....? The other day I took out the dash and blew it all out with the compressor.... So far so good, I just keep a watch out for it.