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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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Shifting Problem

While installing a trailer brake controller inside the cab of my 2001 F150 (automatic transmission), I must have shorted a wire. Now my truck with the engine running will not shift from park to any other gears even when the brake is engaged. I have checked all of the fuses and they are all okay. What could be causing this problem?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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Check the brake switch. Those wires have a tendency to break at the connector, you may have bumped into it while working on the wiring.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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It's got to be a problem in that brake ckt. Triton's got the zero in on that. I'd also make sure you disconnect the battery before wiring... you don't short things when you do it that way.

-Kerry
 
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by kspilkinton
I'd also make sure you disconnect the battery before wiring... you don't short things when you do it that way.

-Kerry
But what fun is that???
 
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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Yeah? If it sparks then you KNOW theres power!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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That's right
You do have to be careful though to not let the smoke out of the wires.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 03:44 PM
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ZAPP! Where am I?

Sorry guys would have gotten back to you sooner, but I'm still smokin'.

Us electricians try to keep the smoke in the motors, the wires, anything that runs on the stuff. For some reason letting the smoke out is what kills those things.

-Kerry
 
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