Problem with lights, Please help

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Nov 21, 2006 | 07:18 AM

icemystery

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Problem with lights, Please help

Hi Guys, This might be a simple one for you but it's got me stumped. When I turn on the headlights to my 93 F150 only the headlights come on (no dash, tail or running lights). If I push the **** in part way to the first click and play with it a bit, I can get everything on, but if I hit a bump...

I changed the switch assembly, that didn't fix the problem. Also, there is something draining the battery when the truck is off - maybe its related. What do you think? How can I fix this problem?

Thanks - ICE

Nov 21, 2006 | 08:30 AM

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Check the socket that the switch plugs into. They are known to short out. Look for a burnt wire or connector.

Nov 21, 2006 | 06:44 PM

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I also had this issue, i replaced the headlight switch (fun to do in the dark) and everything works now. But i did notice that the tan wire was burnt and the socket melted. how do I correct that part of the problem? Is it just a factory socket problem or something more serious?

Nov 22, 2006 | 05:12 AM

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Poor design,not sure. When I replaced mine. I used a needle nose pliers and pushed all the wires in the socket nice and tight. Then zipped tied them together.