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Rangerj
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Jun 6, 2009, 2:41 PM

Post #1 of 6 (1927 views)
No brake,backup lights and no blinkers Sign In

1987 Ford Ranger 4x4 2.9 5 spd man trans.Just bought another money pit and need advice as stated I have no brake or backup lights and no blinkers(and yes it is full of blinker fluid) replaced one blown fuse but nothing changed. Need the expert advice of you folks here.Thanks


Loren Champlain Sr
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Jun 7, 2009, 3:05 PM

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Re: No brake,backup lights and no blinkers Sign In

Rangerj; The backup lights are controlled by the (go figure) back up light switch which is usually mounted on the transmission. Using a test light, see if you are getting voltage to the bulb sockets, first.
The brake lights are controlled by the brake light switch which is mounted on the brake pedal arm. You can disconnect the plug on the switch, using a jumper wire across the terminals on the plug, the brake lights should illuminate. Could be wrong, but I think the brake lights run through the turn signal switch as well. If the lamps don't illuminate and you have no power at the sockets, probably the T/S switch?
Loren
SW Washington


Rangerj
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Jun 7, 2009, 4:11 PM

Post #3 of 6 (1911 views)
Re: No brake,backup lights and no blinkers Sign In

Thanks Loren for your info,I will try these tips soon. Been most frustrating.


Rangerj
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Jun 10, 2009, 10:11 AM

Post #4 of 6 (1898 views)
Re: No brake,backup lights and no blinkers Sign In

Fixed it,On a whim I replaced all of the fuses even though they looked good and this fixed my problem. Should have done this before posting. Thanks


Loren Champlain Sr
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Jun 10, 2009, 12:45 PM

Post #5 of 6 (1895 views)
Re: No brake,backup lights and no blinkers Sign In

Ranger; Glad to hear it's fixed. Maybe, just a poor connection in the fuse panel? Thanks for letting us know, though.
And, good luck.
Loren
SW Washington


Rangerj
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Jun 10, 2009, 2:16 PM

Post #6 of 6 (1888 views)
Re: No brake,backup lights and no blinkers Sign In

Loren, thanks for your quick replies I appreciate your help. Thanks again






 
 
 






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