No dash lights, CAB lights, taillights, or front marker lights?

Tiny
RYAN1991
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  • 1983 FORD F-150
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 200 MILES
I cannot get the dash lights and/or running lights or taillights to work. I have replaced the bulbs, went through the wiring, put a new headlight switch in, and checked fuses. With a power probe I can power the brown wire in harness to turn everything on but I cannot get the truck to power the brown wire how it is supposed to. Please help.
Saturday, January 7th, 2023 AT 6:04 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Interesting. This is a straightforward circuit. Power from fuse 4 in the fuse box goes direct to the headlamp switch via a tan wire with a white tracer. From there, power from the switch goes to the brown wire you mentioned.

I attached the wiring schematic below. When you checked fuse 4, did you confirm there is power to and from it? If not, do that.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe

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Sunday, January 8th, 2023 AT 9:58 PM

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