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Old Mar 18, 2002 | 07:48 PM
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Old Mar 19, 2002 | 04:41 PM
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i was driving today and turned on my head lights but there was nothing. no dash lights tail lights or anything brake lights and blinkers still work. i checked the fuse it is good. i dunno where to start. btw it is a 84 f150
 
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Old Mar 19, 2002 | 04:53 PM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 19-Mar-02 AT 05:55 PM (EST)]Sounds like the circut breaker in the switch may have let go. They are notorious for going bad....
1982 F100 SWB
300 HD, 9.5:1 compression
Clifford 270H, Hedman Hedder
2½" unmuffled duals
NP 435
160,000 miles
1985 F150 HD, 300 HD
70,000 miles
1980 F100 Custom, 300/Np 435
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You should have 12 volts on the black/orange wire going to the switch. If you do, it must be what the other poster said.
 
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