Brake/Tail light issue
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 11,794
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City, KS
Brake/Tail light issue
Got my first ticket in over ten years tonite. Apparently, I was driving without tail lights or brake lights. After receiving a $75 ticket, I of course checked to see if the lights were operating. Brakes lights work fine if tail lights are not turned on.
Again. With the head/tail lights off, the brake lights work. With the head/tail lights on, the tail lights don't work and neither do the brake lights.
Where do I start?
(Besides the fact that I'll stick to daytime driving for a while...)
Again. With the head/tail lights off, the brake lights work. With the head/tail lights on, the tail lights don't work and neither do the brake lights.
Where do I start?
(Besides the fact that I'll stick to daytime driving for a while...)
Last edited by tcbofade; Sep 10, 2006 at 11:53 PM.
Posting Legend
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 30,255
Likes: 37
Bad grounds, check out the tech article on lights here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...rd_Pickup.html
There is also some info in the Read First: FAQ thread in this forum.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...rd_Pickup.html
There is also some info in the Read First: FAQ thread in this forum.
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 11,794
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City, KS
Thank you, Eric.
So I pulled the fixtures out of the bed, and visually inspected some rotten looking grounds. The wire looks OK, but the spot on the body where they ground is rusting away...jiggled the wires, and presto! Seems to work again. I'm thinking I'll run some new ground wire maybe even to the frame on the weekend.
Dear Lord, could they just work for a few days?????
So I pulled the fixtures out of the bed, and visually inspected some rotten looking grounds. The wire looks OK, but the spot on the body where they ground is rusting away...jiggled the wires, and presto! Seems to work again. I'm thinking I'll run some new ground wire maybe even to the frame on the weekend.
Dear Lord, could they just work for a few days?????
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 11,794
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City, KS
Grumble. Grumble. Update.
OK. Now the tail lights work.
Without the tail lights on, both brake lights work.
With the tail lights on, stepping on the brake pedal causes the left rear light to brighten as it should, but also causes the right rear light to go out.
I need a longer neck for this job...
OK. Now the tail lights work.
Without the tail lights on, both brake lights work.
With the tail lights on, stepping on the brake pedal causes the left rear light to brighten as it should, but also causes the right rear light to go out.
I need a longer neck for this job...
5th Wheeling
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
i had a similar problem on my 78 f100 . check the bulb sockets them self. they might have some corrosion in them. i ended up replacing them and the they work as advertized. you can get new sockets at advanced or autozone for about 10.00 or 12.00 bucks each.
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 0
Likes: 24
Trending Topics
New User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Mil1on Can you tell me the name of the book that flow chart came from? I am trying to track down multiple wiring issues in a recently purchased 1976 F100. Thanks much.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 0
Likes: 24
Just read post #22 on this thread then call them.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...100-302-a.html
This is what you'll get.
http://www.detroitironis.com/default.asp
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...100-302-a.html
This is what you'll get.
http://www.detroitironis.com/default.asp
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
soulwinnerrj
Electrical Systems/Wiring
5
Oct 31, 2007 07:55 PM