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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Wiring / running light problem

I have a '78 F150 and am having electrical issues with my running lights. When my lights are on, I have no running lights at all. Both bulbs have filaments in tact. Flashers and turn signals work when lights are on or off. Any ideas what would cause this? Thanks.
 
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There is a free-hanging female bullet connector near the headlight switch behind the dash on the driver side fed by a BROWN wire. It is an accessory tap. Do you have 12 volts on this connector with the lights on?
 
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There is a free-hanging female bullet connector near the headlight switch behind the dash on the driver side fed by a BROWN wire. It is an accessory tap. Do you have 12 volts on this connector with the lights on?
I will check later when I get a chance.
 
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