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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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Question 98 Explorer Interior Lights

I have a 98 Eddie with a light problem. When I open ANY door, the interior lights do not come on. I turn the dimmer switch to the "on" position and all lights come on . I have also noticed that the illuminated entry does not work either. PLEASE HELP!!!!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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See if you can swap the interor lamp relay with another identical relay. On a 97 the relay is below the drivers side rear window, probably the same on yours.

The different bulbs are grounded at different locations, so the relay is most likely the problem

Have you got a wiring diagram??
 

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No. Will a Haynes manual have it?

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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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No. Will a Haynes manual have it?

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What you need is the Ford "electrical & vacuum trobleshooting manual"/EVTM from www.helminc.com For troubleshooting electrical problems this manual is worth it's weight in gold.

But look above the jack storage area, the diagram in the EVTM shows the relay is just below the drivers side rear window.
 
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