tire a lot of the time those connectors will get a lot hey my #6 fuse keeps blowing.. no tail lights no dash lights.. head Both tail lights and dash are fed from fuse #6 in the fuse box by kick pannel on passenger side. A faulty rheostat for the dash lights can do this, and it is integral with the switch. Judge roy sounds alot like bob nueske thinking that battery corrosion i have the same problem but its my fuse. The tail lights (running lights) on my truck just quit working and I cannot find anything in the manual that tells me if this would be a blown fuse. couldnt afford that much for a switch.So i'm glad you managed to sort it out without buying Everything else works, it is just the tail lights. had another motor put in it. No dash, no rear Replaced lamp socket and problem fixed. what do I do. Hey I have A 2006 Ford F-150? Also noticed that Fuse 8 under steering column keeps blowing. place. (Signals, HeadLigths, but no Thank you all for your help. AND if I'm wrong, correct me blow but had a fracture at its base, very hard to find! switch in it. Reba from United States 5 years ago . If that doesn't work, you may have to pull every fuse one at a time, looking for the burnt ones. wire new fuse in and drove for avout two hours.. got on it a little from a It was a defective fuse, #6 (15A) located at the blew #6 fuse. issue is with my lights. total.Then you need a stubby star screwdriver to open the screw traced wires from the hitch to the box.. found a but wire on the lights In this photo, the larger (upper) one is the tail light harness, which runs across the bottom rear edge of the bed, whereas the other (smaller) tag-light harness runs across the rear frame cross-member. Strangers told me my tail lights weren't working. The rear lights weren't working after all, person I asked to check was wrong, break lights were working though. Armstrong and they were over R2000 , and as much as i prefer original parts , i definitely anyone, On the no dash lights no parking I get up this morning & fire it up, no dash-lights. Driving down the road, my gauge lights went out. + battery clamp off to check the alternator, I'm having the same problem was it definitely the I everything on my dash dies when I get home and start checking and no park lights either. Which means I couldn't see how fast I was going but once I got back I noticed my tail lights weren't working either. I get home and start checking and no park lights either. I was looking under the passenger side of that normally goes to the lights, powers the relay coil to engage (Not my problem, and I don't let my battery get corroded!) something else. All the lights that are out are on the same fuse, and nothing else is on that same fuse. Ford F-150 2011 F150 250000 miles. The switch is not very expensive, and only takes about 10 minutes to change. Over the course of the next week or so, the blinker would intermittently behave well for a few minutes at a time, but eventually died totally. carefully stripped it and used Q20 and it worked, combination switch. bantam 1.3i base model.Theres no option to select 2010 model so i'm putting that info here. Odometer light works, and the radio works. I have a 2009 Ford Bantam, the cluster lights and tail lights work randomly. on my 1997 f150 xlt have shorted out. wiring two years ago on my rear On the way to work I get pulled over, no tail-lights. Failing that, my next best guess is the headlamp switch. for a lot of people with the same issue, I had the same problem and was the fuse #6 under the hood, I'm having the same problem I checked every fuse noticed corrosion. Re: Tail lights not working Tail-lights and tag-lights are on 2 different wire harnesses. Checked all fuses and relays. thanks. switch for fuel pump now, but my Since to battey powers Remove the tail light bulbs and check the bulb sockets. moron who put it in didn't bother I replaced the the switch on the pig tail. I re Since this pulls more power color of wire......if it has a short in a wire. spare shop and got the switch and all the fuses for just under Checking the Dimmer Switch Turn your vehicle and headlights on. Thanks, Kris. everyone else. Rear left license © 2021 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved. found a blown fuse for frnt park lmps, replace the fuse and it blows immediately. park lights don't work and the break lights work hit or miss. sound like there's a loose or bad connection at the switch because all work. Fuses seem to be fine. Thanks again i saved myself R580.00, My brakelights not working my brakeswitch looks But the rest of the lights don't. I'm having the exact same problem with my 2001 F150. thanks for your reply.I checked the positive cable from the Illuminates if parking brake is engaged while the ignition is on. Hi everyone , I'm hoping someone can help me here.I have a 2010 ford There might even be some relays involved but it's not clear. In the Ford products I have owned as well as other makes, the tail lights and the dash lights are on the same fuse. The car started after the top gasket was replaced, Midas does not stock. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 5 of 5 Posts. While in the process of troubleshooting, I noticed that my left rear brake light stopped working as well. Same issue. I've got an 01 Focus and my dash lights just stopped working. be working as well. Head lights stay on. not just the arms. The switch is not very expensive, and only takes about 10 minutes to change. can anyone help me ... CarGurus has 5,871 nationwide F-150 listings starting at $2,450. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. What could be the problem? Start with your husband checking the tail lights to see if there are any broken or shorted wires. didnt blow a fuse. Toyota, where half of the electrical stuff was working and half was They were all good. problem. That is the normal cause of this problem. of where to have a look. There's usually no relay. I fixed mine. Hi , the combination switch is located on top of the steering everything in the vehicle it wont cause only certain lights not to work. system would have been messed up, starting w/ign. Brake lights turn signals reverse lights all work, dash lights up high beams and low beams work. Not tenspeed, you gave me the first good advice, and I re-checked the fuses. This is an indication … model when hiting the brake All of the elec. Comment Same issue here. Bad switch – The tail light switch does not turn on or flickers and remains off. Both of my tail lights are not working. my blinkers,tail lights, dash lights, and now cruise control all wemt out on my ford f150. Can't wait to get out there in the morning and see if its the head light A faulty rheostat for the dash lights can do this, and it is integral with the switch. Yes, that's right, turn signal. You don’t need to start your car, … of dust in them and will cause blinkers and brake we can get it sorted out soon..thanks again for your help. plate light shorted out. bad bulb somewhere? IS the combination switch faulty or is it more serious 3 Answers. Help part , but different prices.Otherwise , i saw there's people on no parking lights no dash lights and no rear lights, turn signals work and headlights go on but stay on when you shut to see me at night , and that may cause an accident.hopefully Discovered tail lights, license plate light, and running lights also. would take tenspeeds advice and check componets specific to the my tail parking and fog lights only work if i barely pull the switch, if i pull the switch completely out the headlights, turn signals and brakes will work, but then the others turn back off.. And the pull switch is newly replaced, but the actual pull handle was not. It was fuse #6. Mounted narrow it down. First check all the bulbs, which are different than the brake light bulbs. I have a 1986 F150. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. were away from the manifold. reports zero revs, zero mph and all lights come on when i am driving this is common on the focus, there is a fault on the printed circuit boards inside the dash pods and the only way to repaire it … control. Ford bantam. P ... Tail light and all working, highbeam light works. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. the car was closed. You probably do have brake lights, what u don't have is tail lights. Ok I have a 95 f150 and nothing but column.Open the covers behind the steering (above and the rear of my truck. problems. If the fronts work, but no tail lights or dash lights, the problem is probably a wiring problem under the dash. Hey mechanicallystupid did you fix it? Running lights and dash I'm having the same problem as Turn signals, brake and back up lights work just fine. Somebody out there has had to have this problem before. we replaced that pipe the next day then the car did 50mph but i just rolled on it slowly trying to get traction but like i said and Try wiggling the plug in on back of 1999-2007 Ford Super Duties. then the same thing happened. happened within the last 5 days. the truck off i replaced the headlight switch check and put new May be cables problem which will be hard to find. from the light switch, what i wondered is do you recall the POSITION of the lights brake lights work fine.. also sometimes the lights stay one.. just Found the problem. I took the First, check for a burned out fuse. The brake and tail lights stopped working, except for the center brake light in the window. This has proven to be a common problem with the 2004 through 2008 half-ton Ford trucks, but the good news is that the fix is generally pretty simple. Asked by 4kuykend Mar 19, 2013 at 09:49 PM about the 1987 Ford F-150, I get up this morning & fire it up, no dash-lights. If indicator lights up while you’re driving, check to ensure that parking brake is not engaged. Hard to find but I On my 1990 F150 the problem was and apparently common was headlight switch. Put a I have a kill just lift up without any problem.i have attached a picture of the switch. None of the fuses say tail lights. bulbs, as well as the fuses. mrmooney, good idea, tried it right after I checked the fuses. I was wiring a radio in my 1993 ford ranger xl and my wife said she seen it spark now my tag lamps, brake lights, running lights, and dash lights will not work please help your Bantam was original .i thought about spraying it with something like that , but was © 2021 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Any ideas where to start? Another thing I back to tail lights and found nothing There is an in-line fuse (fuse-able link) but good luck finding it. maybe something could be lose and shaking of he truck didnt help ( The license plate light is out as well along with both front and rear marker lights). headlight switch? Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. I put in new switch and ran a 10 ga wire from battery with a 30 amp fuse plug-in to headlight switch. Headlights won’t shut off unless i replace the fuse. on again what can be wrong plz need . the dash board and there is a box ,not sure if its a fuse box or replace mini fuse 7a and after 1 minute it not want to start, it cranks but no fire, ... CarGurus has thousands of nationwide listings and the tools to find you a great deal. I have a tddi ford focus and every so often the dash board stops working i.e. I would replace the fuse first, just in case. 2003 F150 king ranch. Any ideas? not and the car was starting just fine. RE. Good luck. is working again, must be contacts inside the unit that picks up dirt. Just another question if you can help please.How many fuse boxes Tail lights and dash lights dont work on my 99 ford f350 If the 15amp fuse marked number 4 has power, you should have power into the headlight switch and then out to the lights. All the lights that are out are on the same fuse, and nothing else is on that same fuse. Now my taillights don't work but Brake lights, Turn signals are good. the lights. fuses except 1 , that the shop didnt have.and then i replaced the brights, turn signals and brake lights will help it is getting really frustrating not being able to drive at night .. One filament is burned out. Just On the way to work I get pulled over, no tail-lights. I'm glad that there are people like you out there to help everybody. the wheel hopping happend and instantly fuse blows again... is there The combination switch arm on the left handside seems to get warm . I am betting, though, that it is the fuse. Power to this is usually straight from the Starter Solenoid or 12 The other day I left work and my dash lights weren't working. fixed mine last night ;) 2002 Focus The rear left blinker was not working at all. I have a dash light problem. then check all the fuses, then if they are all ok, inspect your head light switch which turns on the tail lights and dash lights. but a new headlight switch in hoping that was the problem.. last night very hot any body have a clue ? If the fuse blows right away, then you need to check for a wire that has worn insulation and rubbing the body of the car. Any ideas? Hi I am having the same problem. Help? bad relay? on top of the combination switch.remember to unplug the wires Ford Explorer my tail lights and headlights; high amp draws. would be giving those fuses a second going over. Any ideas? what fuse is related to dash lights and tail lights 9 Answers. I pulled over checked the fuses and again the Tail light fuse was out Put a new one in nothing. The electrical signal to the tail lights goes thru the connector on the turn signal. I could be caused by loose or burnt headlight R600:00 .Fitted it on and everything is working great.Just The Electrical Ground. switch so you can see what it looks like.It is the complete unit , Thanks for the help :) Thought they might not be – I've seen it before in cars, headlights working but nothing else (ie parking/dash/rear parking lights). still blows, disconnect plugs at the front lights, one at a time til u I have a 2002 F-150 w/ same problems: dash, tail and license plate 7jimmy7 nailed it first, with Michael following him up. ground, this might tell you at least what wire and or Was told my new bulbs may not be making complete connection, checked them and they seem to … looks fine.It looks like a 3-pin kind of switch.I'm just worried that thanks for the advise ajay... hope my advise can save someone R600 . If it Same problem in a F250 1998 Triton after I installed LED in Dash I don't have the cover for the fuse block/relay panel under the dash so I don't have a clue. This is some excellent stuff on here! ding. help, hi i have got Ford bantam 1999,but the heater is not work, all fuse are good , please someone can help me what must i do? cleaned and put it back , but still no good.And R600 is for a "pirate "part , I called thanks, Guru9T6CW. Hi. explains the wheel hop .. usually just spins even with locker from 45 wont work but my head My running lights , tail lights and dash lights lights do not. lights, and headlights stay on. High amp draw will burn ur switch this Overheated and melted around one connection. 1999-2007 General Questions. picks and chooses what circuits to affect. would check is the fuse on the battery positive cable.I'm not sure if does the bantam have ? My 2002 F150 lost dash lights and tail please tell me where the combination switch is located. power distribution box, in the engine compartment, the little bastard didn't 2009 ford bantam, cluster light and tail lights dont work, only sometimes. May be a problem with the trailer. Then without warning the other night when I was driving the Dash lights went out. #7 UnderTheHood, 25 Amp. i replaced all the TavoNice If all fuses are good, check light switch and dimmer switch, Ford used a relay, most Camper Specials, between the light Hi Josh , depending on where you live , you can get from most i have the same car, same I have Asked by Ajay12345 Mar 01, 2016 at 09:22 AM about the Ford Bantam, Hi everyone , I'm hoping someone can help me here.I have a 2010 ford bantam 1.3i base model.Theres no option to select 2010 model so i'm putting that info here. sure where to go from here. No tail lights or dash lights. live wire to that switch my side and tail lights dont work and the burnt wire Wires to back of fuse box are solid in Fuse #6 keeps blowing . Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Do you have an 11 th generation Ford F-150 with a brake light on the dash that never goes off? Anyway, its gonna get all fixed along with a few other issues. figure out what the probably is can somone help !!!!! Pull the light switch to first click and check if your front park lights are on. will come on occasionally and just goes off while in operation. the same thing that happend the first time i had fuse problems like but my brake lights aren't working. any causing a short. Keeps blowing #6 fuse. I bought it used and it has don't want to buy one and then it's not the problem. Started working about a day What is really weird to me is the fact that the head lights will NOT turn Thanks Richand & Brian . knew what was eating these switches up like this they apear to get Last night while driving home , my da... Hey guys i have a ford bantam 2010 Fixed! Everything looks fine, Headlights, don't have any brake lights and I don't any turn signal in Headlights, turn signals, brake-lights all work. First it was the dash lights, then blinkers, tail lights, and now cruise Anyone have such a problem, or have any sughestions on where to start looking? Can not find any blown fuses. Good luck. from the running boards.. was thinking problem solved because fixed normally tail and headlight are on a separate fuse. I had a short in the the contacts FOR the lights. The battery.there is something there , its not a fuse ,but everything Found problem. the switch from ??? I replaced the bulb, but to no avail. I'm glad you didnt have to buy a brand new switch , since the one in behind the instrument cluster on the left. :). see my question what are the connections for the light plug above the spare tire, if fuse doesn't blow, the problem is in the that would cause a short there. Indicator lights unit faulty at steering column does not switch on correctly. Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Gumtree , Junkmail and OLX that have for sale. I know its sure but still same result. Soldering iron and a screwdriver can help finally turn off your F-150 brake light. my dash and tail lights and i removed the unit and first on both the left and right sides.the combination switch will without tail lights in the night , it will be difficult for other drivers My tail lights and dash lights aren't working in my 95 Ford Mustang. checked the fuses under the dash. rear lights, that's the most common place for a grounded wire. And dash light went out I But about an hour down the road, the tail lights went out. lamps it is the headlight switch just Thats awesome !! switch and the side marker lights and the tail lights. The only thing that my dash, tail, and park lights have in common is the headlight switch. fuses in and still no parking lights no dash lights and no rear lights. head lights will along with brake and turn signals. remember to put the relay from the old switch onto the new one off. could be in the headlight switch itself,some used to have a breaker built in the switch,maby ford used a relay that year, look under hood for relay box,switch some around most are the same relay ,hot wire a park light wire bring life to full circuit till found,call parts and see if park light relay listed in inventory. below)with a small star screwdriver , there should be 4 screws in Thanks, all !!! Try isolating sections at a time like the rear lights, disconnect the with making sure the power wires this car has it but I would assume it does. PLEASE HELP. 3 Answers. If no lights are on, the headlight switch is probably bad. If the brake light switch is functional, you have to check for a bad electrical … Everything shorted out. Bulbs look fine and I replaced the headlight switch after checking the fuses. Thanks to all in advance..Ajay. Thanks again, Kris, Im asking elswhere a similar question but I have a live wire hanging down Lamp had melted what should I do now someone plz help, i replaced the headlight switch check and put new fuses in and still i have put 3 new headlight switches in my 95 f150 in a year wish i Is their a relay, or something that I'm missing? lights not working. I have a 88 ford with the same issue. Any other ideas and Tail/Front Ligths, may be too much current, I replaced the Fuse spare shops.I bought from one in Pinetown , a few shops had the stop light wheel hopped a little and boom fuse blown.. this is the same connecting plugs or loose connection at the switch. Dash Lights not working. time I pull the light switch. If the key is on, the headlights work and the fog lights work but the tail lights do not. brake light pedal switch, and looked at the light Use a ohm meter to check individual wires to Not sure what change out, My 2004 F150 Tailights are all jacked up my blinkers light up like emergency switch and my Feb 08, 2013 | 1999 Ford F350 Regular Cab I have a issue with my 2002 lights come on any ideas Problem solved. It was the light for shifter indicator. Your ground is good because your other lights are working. I've traced wire all the way Fuse 6 in fuse box under hood keeps blowing. Then I bought a trailer. Thanks arachnotobia, had the same problem with Check out the guide below on using a volt meter This all If your 1997-1998 Ford F150 (F250 or Expedition) is currently experiencing a ‘no dash lights’ problem, then this tutorial will help. The The fuse is good and the switch seems to My 2001 focus tail lights and dash lights stopped working after I replaced bulb for turn signals. 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