1999 Ford Ranger Electrical problems

Tiny
JBOYETT
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  • 1999 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
Sometimes when you turn the blinker on, the windshield wipers come on. Since the switch isn't acually on for the windshield wipers, it takes a little monkeying around to get them to go off. The 'door ajar' light comes on at times and will not go off. I think that there may be a short somewhere in the wiring but am not sure where to look. The battery is fine but if the truck isn't driven for a few days, the battery has to be recharged. There seems to be something draining the battery. Any suggestions?
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 AT 9:05 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
  • MECHANIC
  • 17,250 POSTS
As far as the wipers go, you need to check the mutlifunction switch, here's how:


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_MF1_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_MF2_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_MF3_1.jpg

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As for the door ajar light, Get a can Brakekleen, and spray white lithium grease, spray the door latch liberaly with Brakekleen and open and close the door 4-5 times, repeat this 2-3 times, then grease it with the litium. Do this to all doors. If problem isnt solved by this the Gem will need testing, this can only be accomplished by reading the B codes with a Ford capable scanner...
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 AT 9:26 AM

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