2000 Ford Explorer instrument panel and lights

189,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKEM529
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The lights won't come on automatically.
instrument panel won't light up
rear lights don't light when I turn lights on manually
Nov 9, 2008 at 5:13 AM
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KERENSELF
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Hi, Mike.

All the lights you're talking about are powered through your headlight switch. First, I would make sure you haven't blown a fuse. At that point, the electrical circuitry needs to be checked with a voltmeter or continuity tester to see if we have power to the switch and whether or not it is closing the circuits when it's supposed to. On some of the later model Explorers, there is an integrated timer that shuts the lights off for you when they've been left on. This circuit should also be checked. If you would like to attempt this yourself, I'll be glad to post a wiring diagram for you.
Nov 12, 2008 at 10:26 AM
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