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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 12:13 AM
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third brake lite and reverse lite dont work

I have a 1997 f150, and when i put a bulb in the third brake lite socket, and press the brakes it dont come on, but my dome lite will, with the breaks pressed. When i open the door to the truck thd dome lite comes on and so does the third break lite, any help?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 01:01 AM
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It sounds like worn wires where perhaps sheathing has worn and wires are crossing along the electrical relays somewhere. I have same year truck, thusly have the shop manual. I am not at home so I cannot look up the wiring diagrams n see and also troubleshooting for this issue.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 11:11 PM
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Were would i start to trouble shoot?
 
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