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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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Hello guys ive got an 86 f150 and my turn signals are not right.
1. When i turn on the head lights they stay on bright if i click the floor switch to dim they shut off
2. When i turn my head lights on the right signals work but the left on just brightens up and stays on solid.
3. When i turn the head lights off the right signals work and the left signal lights all the lights up i guess the four way it makes since that way. If you have any help please let me know thanks
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Check the ground connections for all bulbs.

Strange behavior like this is almost always a grounding issue, especially with any circuits that have dual filament bulbs - headlights and stop/turn.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:54 AM
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Well where would i check that at sorry im 17 turning 18 so i dont know much but am willing to learn
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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My 85 is somewhat like that if I don't hit the floor switch just right it will turn mine off but I just hit it again real fast then there back on and my signals won't flash when I'm holding the brakes

And Congrats on being another young guy with a old truck I'm 19 I kno what its like to not know how to do sumthin on your truck and you will definitely learn a thing or two from everyone on here
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 02:08 AM
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Well hey no worries about my "alarm" accidently going off haha and the electrical is going to be easier than the newer vehicles
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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Black is the color Ford uses for all ground wires, trace black wire back to where it screws to metal.
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