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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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hi all i have an 81 F-150 302 4spd 4x4 the problem im having is at night when im driving i turn a corner and the dash lights flicker and both turn signals blink when it straitins out its fine till i turn again. im puzzled pls help its my every day driver and i love this truck, but my wife doesnt ,thanks
 
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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sounds like you have rubbed a spot in the wiring harness that goes down the column. When you turn it probably rubs it and grounds out. I would check the wiring there first.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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thanx for the help il check that
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 01:40 AM
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It could also be the body leaning and straining the ground to battery connection. Make sure you have some slack in your battery cables. I have seen some that are so tight there is no tolerance for body lean and bumpy roads.

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