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AD1948Ford · 12-28-2018, 07:48 PM

In need of some help. I recently installed and hooked up a new dash dimmer switch, license plate light and hooked up the sending unit. In doing so, i unhooked the tail light wires and re-routed the wires in the proper location. Prior to do all this, my tail lights and brake lights worked. Now I have headlights (normal and brights), brake lights but no dash lights, license plate light or tail lights when the switch is pulled out.

What could be the issue? Bad connections? Bad ground on tail light housing?

Any help would be appreciated.

Aaron

Bob C · 12-28-2018, 08:01 PM

Looking at the wiring diagram the tail, license, and dash light all come from
the black wire on the light switch. That's where I would start looking.

AD1948Ford · 12-28-2018, 09:06 PM

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Thank you, Bob. You were spot on. One of my connector sleeves must of gave out. I replaced it and boom, everything works.

12-28-2018, 07:48 PM	#1
AD1948Ford Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 110	48 Ford passenger tail light wiring issue In need of some help. I recently installed and hooked up a new dash dimmer switch, license plate light and hooked up the sending unit. In doing so, i unhooked the tail light wires and re-routed the wires in the proper location. Prior to do all this, my tail lights and brake lights worked. Now I have headlights (normal and brights), brake lights but no dash lights, license plate light or tail lights when the switch is pulled out. What could be the issue? Bad connections? Bad ground on tail light housing? Any help would be appreciated. Aaron

12-28-2018, 08:01 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,751	Re: 48 Ford passenger tail light wiring issue Looking at the wiring diagram the tail, license, and dash light all come from the black wire on the light switch. That's where I would start looking.

12-28-2018, 09:06 PM	#3
AD1948Ford Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 110	Re: 48 Ford passenger tail light wiring issue Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you, Bob. You were spot on. One of my connector sleeves must of gave out. I replaced it and boom, everything works.