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Old 07-06-2015, 06:41 PM
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I am new to posting to the forum and looking for recommendations on trouble shooting the Brake System Warning Light constantly on and rapid turn signals on my 2010 F150 Lariat. I replaced the heater blend door motor and after re-installing the dash, the brake warning light is constantly on and the turn signals flash rapidly. I think I may have screwed something up when I removed the dash. About half way through re-connecting the wiring harnesses, I realized I neglected to disconnect the battery (yes, I know – pretty dumb to miss such a basic step). I have a few questions I hope someone can help with.
1. Is there a step that I have missed to re-set systems once everything was re-connected?
2. Are these issues related?
3. Is there a re-set process for the brake system? I have checked the brake system itself, the fluid, connections, and the contact switches on the brake pedal and emergency brake. I have also checked all the bulbs in the turn signals to verify I don’t have a bad bulb causing the rapid turn signals.
4. Trouble shooting steps/recommendations?
I was so happy saving myself a ton of labor dollars to replace a $45 blend motor that I don’t want to concede defeat and take it in to the dealer if there are simple steps I can take to resolve the issue myself. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I have always been able to find solutions to other maintenance issues on the forum, but have not found this issue in existing threads. Thanks
Old 07-07-2015, 06:17 AM
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did you check your third brake light...
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Yes, all brake lights are working.
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did you just install LED bulbs ??
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No. Everything was working prior to replacing the heater blend door motor. No other changes or modifications.
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do the actual bulbs flash rapidly or just the cluster lights
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The rear left and right turn lights flash rapidly. Nothing else. The lights in the side mirrors and the front turn indicator lights do not illuminate.
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that's why the rapid flash...truck thinks the bulbs are burnt out..gotta be a harness that you un-plugged
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yes, that is what I thought. Not 100% certain which one is for the brake system and turn lights, so I have checked every harness under the dash - unplugged and re-plugged to make sure they are all connected properly. All appear ok.
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check fuses and relays...


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