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elliotweiland · 01-21-2014, 04:24 PM

My 60 ranchero that i just picked up has some taillight issues. I haven't jumped into it yet but wondering if there are any prior suggestions or people who have had similar problems. The right blinker works and shows the right blinker is on on the dash( if that makes any sense) But the left blinker does not work and when turned to the left, the dash shows the right blinker is on. Did someone get the dash wiring backwards? Or is it just the tail light area? Thanks for any help!

Lanny · 01-21-2014, 04:35 PM

Try a NEW 1157 bulb in the taillight.

If that don't work, then maybe the sockets (taillight or park/signal light)
have a bad wire, bad connection, or a grounding problem.

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George49Ford · 01-21-2014, 07:09 PM

Definitely make sure you have a good ground for both lights.

tdlmomowers · 01-21-2014, 07:44 PM

Check your sockets for good connections with the bulbs, replace the bulbs, check for good grounds, and check your wiring for any bad insulation causing shorts or grounds. I would also replace the flasher.

paul2748 · 01-21-2014, 09:12 PM

Run some temporary grounds on the left side and see if the problem clears up. If not, probably bad socket..

Lanny · 01-21-2014, 09:59 PM

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You state that your right signal works, so DON"T waste money on a flasher.

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Dave72dt · 01-22-2014, 09:09 AM

I think you're going to find the problem is your light switch itself. Do the brake lights work correctly? Tail lights? Park lights? With headlights on or off? Get the test light or VOM out and do the tests on the bulbs, sockets, grounds, etc. Know where you have power, when you have power and when you don't.

01-21-2014, 04:24 PM	#1
elliotweiland Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 24	ranchero tail lights My 60 ranchero that i just picked up has some taillight issues. I haven't jumped into it yet but wondering if there are any prior suggestions or people who have had similar problems. The right blinker works and shows the right blinker is on on the dash( if that makes any sense) But the left blinker does not work and when turned to the left, the dash shows the right blinker is on. Did someone get the dash wiring backwards? Or is it just the tail light area? Thanks for any help!

01-21-2014, 04:35 PM	#2
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: ranchero tail lights Try a NEW 1157 bulb in the taillight. If that don't work, then maybe the sockets (taillight or park/signal light) have a bad wire, bad connection, or a grounding problem. . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

01-21-2014, 07:09 PM	#3
George49Ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carson City, NV Posts: 179	Re: ranchero tail lights Definitely make sure you have a good ground for both lights.

01-21-2014, 07:44 PM	#4
tdlmomowers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 409	Re: ranchero tail lights Check your sockets for good connections with the bulbs, replace the bulbs, check for good grounds, and check your wiring for any bad insulation causing shorts or grounds. I would also replace the flasher.

01-21-2014, 09:12 PM	#5
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: ranchero tail lights Run some temporary grounds on the left side and see if the problem clears up. If not, probably bad socket..

01-21-2014, 09:59 PM	#6
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: ranchero tail lights Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You state that your right signal works, so DON"T waste money on a flasher. . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

01-22-2014, 09:09 AM	#7
Dave72dt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW WI Posts: 359	Re: ranchero tail lights I think you're going to find the problem is your light switch itself. Do the brake lights work correctly? Tail lights? Park lights? With headlights on or off? Get the test light or VOM out and do the tests on the bulbs, sockets, grounds, etc. Know where you have power, when you have power and when you don't.