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Old Apr 8, 2023 | 05:17 AM
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Hello I installed a heachache rack to to my truck.
2019 f150 with blis. It was working great for 2 days until the reverse lights started to flicker. I’ve tried to remove the opt-7 taillight adapter and figured that wasn’t the problem. Disconnected the headache rack that wasn’t it. What should I look into next?

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Check out this thread. See Post #3 for my recommendation.

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/rear-...-ideas-539478/
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Check out this thread. See Post #3 for my recommendation.

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/rear-...-ideas-539478/
Definitely something with c405. It started flickering after it rained. I looked yesterday and held it a certain type of way which would fix the issue, but how can I fix it permanently?
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Definitely something with c405. It started flickering after it rained. I looked yesterday and held it a certain type of way which would fix the issue, but how can I fix it permanently?
You need to carefully inspect the connector to find out what the real problem is. Is it water intrusion? Is it a bad or not properly seated terminal? If it is water intrusion some dielectric grease might help. If it is a bad wire crimp it needs to be repaired.

This document shows you how to deal with the Molex MX150 style connectors.
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Old Apr 10, 2023 | 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 52merc
You need to carefully inspect the connector to find out what the real problem is. Is it water intrusion? Is it a bad or not properly seated terminal? If it is water intrusion some dielectric grease might help. If it is a bad wire crimp it needs to be repaired.

This document shows you how to deal with the Molex MX150 style connectors.
I was going to look into those connectors but now the truck is going crazy. Tpms fault, blind spot fault, passenger airbag, restraints fault. I removed the battery and they all went away, but they came back again. 😅 this is going to be wild.
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Originally Posted by 52merc
You need to carefully inspect the connector to find out what the real problem is. Is it water intrusion? Is it a bad or not properly seated terminal? If it is water intrusion some dielectric grease might help. If it is a bad wire crimp it needs to be repaired.

This document shows you how to deal with the Molex MX150 style connectors.


Water Found

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SOLVED: Located water in driver side aftermarket harness, put on dielectric grease solved all issues!
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Originally Posted by 52merc
You need to carefully inspect the connector to find out what the real problem is. Is it water intrusion? Is it a bad or not properly seated terminal? If it is water intrusion some dielectric grease might help. If it is a bad wire crimp it needs to be repaired.

This document shows you how to deal with the Molex MX150 style connectors.
thanks for the help and advice!!
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