With engine running right turn signal will not work

[atmilt]

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AS OF FRI 26 MAR. HELP THE MULTISWITCH CHANGE DID NOT WORK SEE BELOW !!!!!!!
I am pretty new to your forum and have searched it for two days now and have not found this exact problem nor one tha applys, can someone please render me some assistance? I have a 96 Ford Explorer V6:
-With the lights on uncranked all taillights work except the orange section of the left one.
-With the lights on engine on the left turn signal will work but the right one will not; but he flashers work.
- I need this vehicle for work can I get some assistance please.

 

[askingxforxit]

could be a short in the wiring?

 

[Electrohacker]

light bulb and a multifunction switch, NEXT, lol

search for multi function switch you can rebuild it or buy a new one

 

[atmilt]

I changed the light bulbs, not sure about multi function switch, can you give me more info about that

 

[sean99]

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137784&highlight=mfs

 

[atmilt]

Thanks, That was the problem alright. The above link was great thanks. Is there a reliable online parts site for these type things.

 

[my pos mounty]

www.rockauto.com
You could also send a PM to a member by the name of "ericautopart" or "1atony".
All are forum vendors

 

[atmilt]

Help I thought the problem was solved, but its backkkkk.
-With the lights on uncranked all taillights work except the orange section of the left one.
-With the lights and engine on the left turn signal will work but the right one will not; but he flashers work. If i turn the lights off everything works fine.
I have changed all bulbs, changed the multi-switch ( ford part no F77B13K359AA for a 96 Explorer), checked both rear plug s for current (brown Wires). Help I'm stuck and would appreciate any help or advice. Thanks

 

[atmilt]

Help I thought the problem was solved, but its backkkkk.
-With the lights on uncranked all taillights work except the orange section of the left one.
-With the lights and engine on the left turn signal will work but the right one will not; but he flashers work. If i turn the lights off everything works fine.
I have changed all bulbs, changed the multi-switch ( ford part no F77B13K359AA for a 96 Explorer), checked both rear plug s for current (brown Wires). Help I'm stuck and would appreciate any help or advice. Thanks

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137784&highlight=mfs

 

[scucci]

Help I thought the problem was solved, but its backkkkk.
-With the lights on uncranked all taillights work except the orange section of the left one.
-With the lights and engine on the left turn signal will work but the right one will not; but he flashers work. If i turn the lights off everything works fine.
I have changed all bulbs, changed the multi-switch ( ford part no F77B13K359AA for a 96 Explorer), checked both rear plug s for current (brown Wires). Help I'm stuck and would appreciate any help or advice. Thanks

This sounds like a broken ground wire from one of the lamp assemblies. Get a set of wiring diagrams and look for ground wire splices in or near the harnesses. May need to pull all bulbs and check for continuity/resistance to chassis ground.

 

[atmilt]

I'll start to do just that, will let you know what I find tomorrow. Thanks

This sounds like a broken ground wire from one of the lamp assemblies. Get a set of wiring diagrams and look for ground wire splices in or near the harnesses. May need to pull all bulbs and check for continuity/resistance to chassis ground.

 

[atmilt]

After changing the turn signal switch, the head light switch, the rear bulbs, and bothe rear sockets, i found that it was the ground wire for the front turn signal. I ran a ground from the battery ground to the ground of the socket and it now works fine. Thanks guys for all the help.