interior lights not working

208,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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REBELMATT
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Ants and moisture in wiring harness under-hood, no radio, overhead console, interior lights, other intermittent problems. Wanted to know under-dash relay location diagram and circuit description. I have checked and cleaned body ground locations behind kick panels and most visible wiring connectors. I know of two relay boxes on passenger side, and one on driver's side left of A/C control; with at least two each.
Oct 31, 2018 at 6:09 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

I posted the relay and what they control at the bottom.

Here is a guide to help you test it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Let me know what exact circuits you need to view as there are so many of them.

Roy

Oct 31, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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REBELMATT
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I have the owners manual, so I know the ones in the fuse-boxes, but there are two separate, small relay panels above and behind the glove-box/heater box assembly, etc., and one small relay panel under drivers' side. If I remember correctly, there are at least two relays in each of those panels. Just wanted to make sure what they control (BCM, LCM, pedal adjustment, etc.). I had to fix an older Crown Victoria that would not run years back, was PCM main relay. Was hidden, no books I had been told where it was. An old Ford expert I knew had a book and gave description. Same boat now, just need to know which set controls what. And I will write it in repair guide and owners' manual.
Oct 31, 2018 at 10:07 PM
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STRAILER
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Can you see if you have power at fuse #22? Here is the power distribution wiring diagrams so you can see how it works and a guide to show you how to test for power:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Nov 4, 2018 at 2:58 AM
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REBELMATT
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Thanks so much. Hard to get Ford diagrams, especially since the dealer here is unwilling to interact with anyone not employed there.
My acquaintance who is a ford M tech moved to New Mexico and is hard to connect with.
Nov 4, 2018 at 6:25 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Nov 4, 2018 at 8:20 AM
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