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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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multiple electrical issues

alright my 1990 f150 has multiple electrical issues. first off my rear anti-lock light came on and wont turn off. second my turning signals are acting funny. my right turning signal will turn on but it one blink, it just stays on and my left turning signal wont even turn on. Also when i went to the grocery store this morning it took my 2 tries to get it started. that normally doesnt ever happen typically it starts on the first try. Anybody got any ideas on what it could be?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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i also just noticed i have no brake lights. and when i turn my hazzards on only the turning signals up front light up. the only way i can get my tail lights to work is if i turn my head lights on. anybody got any ideas? i need help asap
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Sounds like ignition switch or clockspring (do-dad under the steering wheel airbag that allows the wheel to turn while maintaining electrical contact for turn signals, dimmer switch, cruise control, etc.).
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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how hard is it to replace the ignition switch? got any helpful tricks? i was just tossing some ideas around and is there anyway i could just create a panel of switches to run my accesories such as brake lights, tail lights etc and just use my key to turn the truck on to run the power to my switches for my lights and what not? i already have a push button start installed so i dont use the key to start the truck just i just use it to unlock the column and get power to everything else. if anybody has any ideas im open to them. I just think its stupid to replace sumthing that i know is going to break or stop working later on such as the ignition switch because i've seen quite a few people run into this problem.
 
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