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Old 08-08-2009, 06:05 PM
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I have a 88 mustang i just bought and it has no brake lights or turn signals. just curious as to what could be the cause of this. it has headlights and running lights just no brakes lights and turn signal light. Do these model have a Turnsignal switch if so is it located inside the steering wheel like older models. thanks
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Old 08-08-2009, 06:15 PM
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Verify that you have reverse lights, as the turn signals and reverse lights are on the same fuse.
Check the bulbs? Test the switches?
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Old 08-08-2009, 06:36 PM
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i will check the reverse lights, and the car has all new fuses and still nothing
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It has the multifunction switch in the column. Do the emergency flashers work?
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it could have a bad turn signal flasher and for the inoperative brake lights I'd check the switch down on the pedal
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Old 08-09-2009, 12:32 PM
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the car has no reverse lights also... think the turn signal flasher went bad or could it be the multifunction switch on the column. what would make the brake lights not work. i also noticed that the windshield wipers motor is missing, could this have anything to do with it since the multifunction switch controls those. or it has nothing at all..

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Verify that you have power to the individual circuits with a test light/volt meter.

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Old 08-09-2009, 05:30 PM
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i will go buy a test light tomorrow, and start my search for were the fault is.
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Old 08-09-2009, 05:57 PM
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Test the fuses for eerything. my lights had the same problem, ended up being a fuse problem.
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