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cargo lamp doesn’t work


stamina

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Ford Ranger
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4” suspension
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built her in a storage unit
i’ve tried rotating the dimmer into the on position to keep the dome lamp on, and it doesn’t turn on with the door open either, what should i be looking for to make it work? (the cargo lamp that is)
 


stamina

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Ford Ranger
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4.0 V6
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Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
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4” suspension
Tire Size
265/75/r16
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built her in a storage unit
i’ve tried rotating the dimmer into the on position to keep the dome lamp on, and it doesn’t turn on with the door open either, what should i be looking for to make it work?
never mind i did a stinky, i had the bulb installed upside down and i just recently learned that you had to turn the dimmer til it clicked to make it turn on, the last bulb was probably good i just thought it was a third brake light that wasn’t working so i replaced it LOL
 

scotts90ranger

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On a '90? there shouldn't be a 3rd brake light and the cargo light is directly connected to the dome light, don't know how you would get that bulb in upside down...

I haven't figured out the cargo light on my '97, but other than looking to see that the bulb is good I haven't tried anything...
 

stamina

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1990
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Ford Ranger
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
4” suspension
Tire Size
265/75/r16
My credo
built her in a storage unit
On a '90? there shouldn't be a 3rd brake light and the cargo light is directly connected to the dome light, don't know how you would get that bulb in upside down...

I haven't figured out the cargo light on my '97, but other than looking to see that the bulb is good I haven't tried anything...
try opening the lens and flipping the bulb 180°
 

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