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Lost power at Day time running lights

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Lost power at Day time running lights

Help! I was in the process of wiring in Day Time Running Lights. I tapped of the C150 connector and was able to get power with the engine on
However, the wire with 12 volts touched ground and stopped working. I have check fuse diagrams and am unable to restore power. Everything else seem to work fine. I would appreciate any suggestions. Many Thanks!

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Welcome to the forum

If you didn't know "C150" has no meaning at all unless you include the year of the Ranger and unless some one reading this has a full wiring diagram of that year it still won't mean anything, lol.
So mention where the connector is, and the wire color can be helpful, but it is also year specific

Checking a fuse diagram is great but I would check fuses instead, unless you know the specific circuit?
And if you do then mention that not C150
 
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Thanks .. My Ranger is 2000 XLT Stepside. 3.0 LTR Flex fuel. I am using the existing wiring that was provided for Canada. This circuit is energized with power on.
 
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Here is the DRL circuit diagram

What wire color are you splicing into?
Violet/orange wire looks to be the "Key ON" power for this circuit
 
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Thanks Ron D! Fuse # 6 is burned open. Thanks for your help Sir!
Regards!

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Your welcome

Some DRL circuits also have an "In Gear" trigger, on manual trans its the e-brake pedal being up all the way, released
On automatics it can be triggered by Neutral switch on transmission linkage, DTR switch

It is often not seen in wiring diagrams but is there none the less, lol.

So after all wiring is in place and there is no headlights on with engine running try putting it in gear
 
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