Electrical Issues
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Electrical Issues
Hello, I am having problems with my 99 Ford Ranger and the issue is when I turn my headlights on and hit my brakes power goes through my turn signal bulb instead of my stop light bulb. It does it on both sides. When I use my turn signals with my head lights my turn signal and brake lights flash on and off on both sides as if the hazards were on. When I hit the brake with my headlights and turn signals on the turn signals flash even faster as if a bulb is burnt out. I was wondering if anyone else ever had this problem or what they think could be the problem. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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I am not sure about the exact ground location but it is a common ground which I have heard is close to the License Plate area of the truck. Maybe someone else will come in while we are talking about it.
To me… here I go again, run new grounds if you can't be sure.
Test for grounding first through the sockets, see what kind of readings you get on a multimeter both in voltage and in resistance. A 12 volt reading will not always mean full current will get through, that is why I suggest a rewire when there is a problem.
Determine the power wires and then the ground wires and replace the grounds and don’t cut the ground wire off too short, you may need to do some clean up of the wire and having a longer lead helps.
good luck,
To me… here I go again, run new grounds if you can't be sure.
Test for grounding first through the sockets, see what kind of readings you get on a multimeter both in voltage and in resistance. A 12 volt reading will not always mean full current will get through, that is why I suggest a rewire when there is a problem.
Determine the power wires and then the ground wires and replace the grounds and don’t cut the ground wire off too short, you may need to do some clean up of the wire and having a longer lead helps.
good luck,
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