NO BRAKE LIGHTS

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JDL
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I'd have to check the feed to and from the brake switch. The feed from the brake switch goes through the multifunction switch.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_ford_brake_switch_2.jpg

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Yes a fuse circuit breaker a 20 amp one will be sufficient where it won't damage anything. Auto parts should have that
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MIKE L
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Thanks, the connector that I found has four wire colors that don't match the fuse circuit I'm on. How could this cause my fuse to blow and not other fuses?
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Because they change color sometimes going to another area. I think you should have a pro do this. I have no further comments or suggestions.
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MIKE L
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Thank for all your help!
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DUSTIN HARRINGTON
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The brake lights work with the left signal on but they will not work with the right signal on and the bulbs are good. Any suggestions?
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CARADIODOC
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That is the classic symptom of a bad ground on the right side. If I am right, the right bulb will not work at all if you remove the left bulb. Current goes through the right bulb, cannot find the path to ground, so it goes through a different filament, then over to that same filament on the other side, then to ground over there.

Usually this symptom involves a brake light and a tail light in a single bulb with a common ground. If your truck uses the same bulb for the signal and the brake light function, the signal switch is also a good suspect.
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AANTHONY2100
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I have a 1989 ford f150 xl lariat my tail lights dont work and neather do my brake lights but my directionals work fine they wont turn on at all
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 AT 5:20 PM (Merged)
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Did you check applicable fuses? Use a voltage tester. At the rear, the brown wire is voltage for tail lamps, goes hot when you turn on the headlamp switch. Black wire is ground. The other wire is voltage for stop and turn, they use the same bulb filament, just not at the same time.
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WESWILLIAMSON87
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I have a 87 f150 im the one that ask bout it not comming outa park.
I have another problem with it and many others. 1st I have no brake lights I have replaced fuses and flasher that got the blinkers working but the brake lights still will not I have replaced the bulbs as well nothing again im thinking it in the wiring itself but have no clue how to fix it or know where to begin
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2. When I start the truck I have to keep foot on pedal for bout 5 mins before it will stay running
3 when at a stop or just taken off it likes to cut out
4 when I hit the gas at times it doesn't wanna come outta of 1 until like 45mph I have checked all fluids filters I also have a holly 4 barrel carburetor on it it has a 351 Windsor I thought the orignal motor was fuel injected but this one isnt if any one could help I would greatly appreciate it thank u to those who can help

thank u
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FIXITMR
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For brake lights try trip switch on brake pedal. Test for juice in, and out when pedal pressed. If it has juice in but not out it's bad.
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WESWILLIAMSON87
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Ok thank you I will do that would u hapen to know bout any of the other problems
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ERICMIKSA
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I have a 84 f-150 with a 460 brake lights work till I turn on the headlights and blinkers dont work at all. I replaced the turn signal fuse plug just wondering what would the problem might be?
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 AT 5:20 PM (Merged)
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My first thought is the multifunction switch has a problem. You can also check for voltage and ground at the rear.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 AT 5:20 PM (Merged)
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The diagram should be for left rear. Brown wire is voltage for tail lamps, black is ground.
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ERICMIKSA
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Thank you
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Let us know what you find.
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WRENCHTECH
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Double check that you have the correct bulbs and you have a good ground for the tail lights.
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