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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 09:15 AM
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Indicator Light?

I was taking the CB out of my truck, it came with the truck, and I found what looks light a indicatoe light of some sort. It's wired like its from the factory and its Ford stamped. I was thinking maybe the 4wd indicator light. Is that what it is?



1979 f-150 long bed, 351m/400 4wd auto trans.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 10:11 AM
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Was it clipped in somewhere or just hanging under the dash? Does it go on when you turn the lights on?

I'd put a bulb in it (if you didn't already) and see what makes it go on.

My first guess is that it's for the ashtray. I don't know if the 79 had a 4wd indicator. Mine doesn't that I know of.

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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 09:18 AM
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Some 78-78 full time 4x4s had a light that mounted to the bottom of the dash, below the ashtray. It lit up "LOCK" when in 4x4. It's a rectangle light - about 2" long. That might be what you found.

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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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That would be my guess also. i got one in my 76 and when u shift it into 4wheel high or low it turns on. Mines blue if that helps ya.
 
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