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No rear brake/turn signal on left side


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alright here it goes i have a 1984 ranger with a 89 2.9v6... i have no left rear brake/turn light... running lights work... fuses good... bulbs are good... i even used a jumper wire from the front turn signal to the rear so i would have one ... any ideas would be great
 
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Socket could be bad.
 

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yeah i changed it also ... i was thinking connection too... then i read somewhere about the turn signal switch in the stearing column
 
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I suggest that you open up the cowling on the steering column and start with a little plastic friendly contact cleaner in the switch itself. Check the plug for loose/burnt wires, clean and grease the connections.
Check switch operations and use your multimeter to check the circuits starting at the switch.

Be aware that the multi switch takes a little dielectric grease inside to make it work smoothly, that grease will gather crud over time or get hard or chalky.
I have one that has set and is starting to act up again from dust bunnies and crud in it. Seems I have fiddled with this switch periodically since I have owned the truck.

Good luck
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thanks for the reply .. ill check the switch in the column and go from there... i have another question ... have you ever experienced or heard of a fuel pressure regulator taping... my intake manifold was leaking and i replaced the gasket and now i can hear my fpr making a taping sound.. i used the old screwdriver to the ear technique and its definatly coming from the fpr
 

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thanks for your help ... i traced all the wires checking continuity to it and it ended up being a really dirty connector plug coming off the wiring harness in the engine bay... should have checked this first, kinda feel stupid...but atleast its fixed
 
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