hudda10

ok so heres my problem, at one paint all of my lights worked perfectly then one day my left turn signal didn't flash anymore which was weird then all of a sudden none of my lights worked any more except my head lights so i checked the fuse box and the fuse was blown but every time i put a new fuse in it blows right away . my running lights work and everything but i have no breaks or turn signals. any ideas on how to fix this?? any help is greatly appreciated.

Daehawk

Sounds like a wire might have rubbed a naked spot in it and it's grounding out. Since it was the left turn that messed up first i'd check the wires to that. Might just not be plugged in good.

hudda10

that's what i thought as well but iv chased the wire as far back as i can and taped up every little naked spot i saw and im still having the problem

belairbrian

Have you taken the covers off the steering column and taken a good look in there?

Fuses only blow when a circuit is overloaded, And in a light circuit that usually means a bad wire.

I've had a Ford SUV display similar symptoms where the wires were damaged form adjusting the tilt wheel over time.

hudda10

are you talking the fuses under my steering column
? they are all good there

belairbrian

No, I was asking had you taken the steering column apart to look for wiring problems. Lots of rub spots in there.

Chromeshadow

I'd guess you have rust in one of the light sockets, have you checked the side marker lights? We have that prob in WI sometimes. I'd check every light you can to see what they look like.
Has anyone added anything non factory, like an alarm, remote start, radio, trailer hitch? Might want pull the mat out of the trunk and see if there are any loose wires under it.

hudda10

belairbrian- no i havent taken the steering columb out haha and if its that bad il bring it to a machanic and let them, figure it out

Chromeshadow- yes there is some after market parts on it, the head lights, tail lights, radio, and interior.

hudda10

i took the mats out and looked, there was a few frayed wires so i taped them up but still blowing fuses

NeoTokyo

Its the multiswitch, I replaced mine when I had the same problem in my 95'.

You can find them used all over and new from different stores to the dealer.

Check your prices first so you dont spend too much.

Its an easy job and takes about 10 minutes.