97 f150 no dash,tail lights, or parking lights
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97 f150 no dash,tail lights, or parking lights
Ok, knew dash lights did not work, but tonight I noticed no taillights of parking lights.I have headlights, and brake lights and turn signals.So I think this leaves a fuse out, just read that someone said the head light switch can cause this.Does anyone know this for a fact?
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The problem may be caused by an open fuse F7 in the under-hood fuse box, the main headlight switch, or several other things, depending on the exact configuration of your truck.
Check the fuse first. If it is good, indicate whether your truck has auto-lamps and what the build date (from the door decal) is.
Steve
Check the fuse first. If it is good, indicate whether your truck has auto-lamps and what the build date (from the door decal) is.
Steve
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Check fuse F18 (5 Amp) in the under-dash fuse box. It should have one leg HOT whenever the headlight switch is in PARK or HEAD.
If it is good and there is one HOT leg as described, the next job will be to test the main light switch's dimmer function.
If neither leg is hot, the main light switch is probably bad or there is a faulty connection.
If you get to that point, I'll supply you with the needed diagrams.
Steve
If it is good and there is one HOT leg as described, the next job will be to test the main light switch's dimmer function.
If neither leg is hot, the main light switch is probably bad or there is a faulty connection.
If you get to that point, I'll supply you with the needed diagrams.
Steve
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Steve for some stupid reason either I tested the wrong fuse.I pulled fuses again and had a blown fuse.So thanks it is fixed.I checked fuse 9 not 7.I did got to the junk yard and got a new headlight switch, but did not need it.Could not find the exact one for my truck with fog and auto lights, but figured if it was bad it would work till I found the correct one.
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What does "i did check fuses and they seemed to be good." mean ?
When you use a meter on the pins on the back of the fuse do you have power on both sides ?
What are the other issues you had ? Sounds like a bad ground, but it also sounds like it did not fix all of the problems, only a band aid to something.
When you use a meter on the pins on the back of the fuse do you have power on both sides ?
What are the other issues you had ? Sounds like a bad ground, but it also sounds like it did not fix all of the problems, only a band aid to something.
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