Lost on turn signal problem
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Lost on turn signal problem
In relation to a 1990 Ford Ranger.
Turn signals will work for maybe 7-10 "tries" then will blow the fuse (no matter how large a fuse I use). Hazards and breaks work just fine. However, when I put my foot on the break while the hazards are on, the hazards no longer work. The back lights all go "off" until I take my foot off the break again.
So, I have tried a number of times to replace fuses, but they all blow. Since the same fuse powers the back-up-lights, I also loose these each time. Any thoughts? The truck is old and salty, so I could see why this would a be a shorting problem.
Thanks,
Michael
Turn signals will work for maybe 7-10 "tries" then will blow the fuse (no matter how large a fuse I use). Hazards and breaks work just fine. However, when I put my foot on the break while the hazards are on, the hazards no longer work. The back lights all go "off" until I take my foot off the break again.
So, I have tried a number of times to replace fuses, but they all blow. Since the same fuse powers the back-up-lights, I also loose these each time. Any thoughts? The truck is old and salty, so I could see why this would a be a shorting problem.
Thanks,
Michael
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Thank you for those suggestions. I was afraid to have to look into the multi-function switch... getting the steering column off can be a pain. I do have a wiring harness as well. How do you know if it is the cause of the problem? I don't have a trailor...
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Originally Posted by mboudrea
Thank you for those suggestions. I was afraid to have to look into the multi-function switch... getting the steering column off can be a pain. I do have a wiring harness as well. How do you know if it is the cause of the problem? I don't have a trailor...
When I had to change the multifunction/turn signal switch on my 95 Taurus i simply followed the directions in my Haynes manual for removing the plastic trim around the steering column & changing that switch was also a very simple 30 minute job.
BTW your hazard & turn signals use the same wiring & bulbs, so it does sound like you need to replace the multifunction switch.
Last edited by 87 XLT; Feb 9, 2005 at 02:10 PM.
