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#30 of 89 Light Issues by samstruck Feb 11, 2005 (3:00 pm)
Hello. I own a 99 Ford Ranger. The other day my left turn signal stuck. Then the day after that I lost my interior panel lights and my tail lights. When I use my left hand turn signal now. It flashes like I have my emergency lights on. I replaced the headlamp (light) switch, and checked all of my fuses. I don't know what to do and I don't want to take it in if it is possibly something that is an easy fix. Can anyone help me out?   Thanks Replies to this message: kerris (Apr 03, 2006 11:08 am)
#31 of 89 by samstruck Feb 13, 2005 (10:54 am)
Well. I changed the bulbs of my turnsignals and replaced the turn signal flasher relay. I also found a burned out fuse in my power box in my engine and replaced that as well. I have my dash and tail lights again. BUT when I use my left turn signal, my interior panel lights and my blinker lights flash at the same time. Any ideas? Replies to this message: alcan (Feb 13, 2005 6:18 pm)
#32 of 89 Re: [samstruck] by alcan Feb 13, 2005 (6:18 pm)
Replying to: samstruck (Feb 13, 2005 10:54 am) Check for a bad ground at the left signal light sockets.
#33 of 89 1998 Mercedes SLK230 instrument bulbs by wesbarnes Feb 17, 2005 (3:43 pm)
Can anyone tell me how to replace a burned out light bulb on the heater/AC blower switch? I can't get my hand behind the dash and I was wondering if the replacement is accomplished by removing the switch handle and the backplate. Appreciate any help you could give me.
#34 of 89 scratch repair? by stickguy May 23, 2005 (6:59 am)
My daughter took a gouge out of the plastic screen on my Scion (the piece that covers the CC display). I don't want to start replacing panels, so my question is:   Does anyone know of a product that can fill in scratches in plastic to make them less noticable? I recall seeing something on TV designed to repair glasses lenses, but hpe there is something that would work on IP plastic.   Any suggestions? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 23, 2005 8:06 am)
#35 of 89 Re: scratch repair? [stickguy] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 23, 2005 (8:06 am)
Replying to: stickguy (May 23, 2005 6:59 am) You might try a product that is used to clean convertible top windows or motorcycle visors, but I'd sure test it first on a tiny corner of the panel. But if it's a gouge you can "catch" with your finger nail, that's a lotta filling to do and I don't think a simple light abrasive will work.   I bet there is a specific product out there, probably in the Electronics industry rather than automotive.   You might even cruise a few aircraft maintenance sites.
#36 of 89 radio bulb/pwr window by halser May 26, 2005 (7:14 am)
I have a 1997 Pontiac Gran AM with a factory Cassette/radio. What is the best way to change the light bulb for the led display. The power window attempts to go down but stops part way. After a few moments you can press the button again and the window will go the rest of the way. It also works the same way on the way up. Could this be the switch or the motor. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 26, 2005 7:16 am) halser (May 26, 2005 8:19 am) Mr_Shiftright (May 26, 2005 8:50 am)
#37 of 89 Re: radio bulb/pwr window [halser] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 26, 2005 (7:16 am)
Replying to: halser (May 26, 2005 7:14 am) Does the window always stop in the same place up and down? Replies to this message: halser (May 26, 2005 8:19 am) Mr_Shiftright (May 26, 2005 8:50 am)
#38 of 89 Re: radio bulb/pwr window [Mr_Shiftright] by halser May 26, 2005 (8:19 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 26, 2005 7:16 am) No. Sometimes the window will move partway and after you wait a few seconds and press the button again the window will move more. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 26, 2005 8:50 am)
#39 of 89 Re: radio bulb/pwr window [halser] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 26, 2005 (8:50 am)
Replying to: halser (May 26, 2005 8:19 am) Oh, okay. My guess then would be a dirty switch. See if you can pop it out and clean it with an electronic cleaner or have someone do this. It should be easy and it's worth a shot.

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