1987 Ford F-150 Turn Signals

Tiny
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  • 1987 FORD F-150
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 106,000 MILES
Hi, When my headlights are and I turn my right turn signal on, the entire instrument cluster blinks along with the turn signal, and when I turn my lights on the right blinker stays solid and the back right taillight goes dark. Does this mean that my back right taillight bulb needs to be replaced. I have replaced the fuses and everything.
Saturday, March 20th, 2010 AT 8:22 PM

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Tiny
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Check the bulb first. If it is good, it sounds like you have a ground problem. Check for rusted, broken. Body grounds.

What happens is the power is trying to find a ground, so it uses the one in the inst panel causing it to flash.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Saturday, March 20th, 2010 AT 11:42 PM
Tiny
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I resolved the brake light issue, but not I have a parking light issue. The front left blinker works, but the parking light doesn't. I changed the bulb twice and switched the bulbs and still the same result.
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Sunday, March 21st, 2010 AT 7:16 PM
Tiny
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Have you checked the socket with a test light? Many times the socket goes bad.

Let me know.

Joe
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Sunday, March 21st, 2010 AT 8:53 PM
Tiny
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I tried to resolve the parking light not working, and decided to put a fresh bulb in. I did this turned the battery on to ensure that the blinker was working. Then I tried to start the car and the car wouldn't start. The battery was fully juiced because there was power in the cabin. I jumped the solenoid and it tried to turn over so the problem seems to be electrical, but it was very all of a sudden. Earlier in the day I started the car quite a few times while recharging the air conditioner. WHATS WRONNGG. Thanks for all your help!
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 AT 11:44 PM

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