tail lights not working???

jimspinnin · #1 08-10-2010, 02:58 PM

I just bought a 2002 Ranger XLT 2wd and the rear tail lights are not working. Front lights turn signals ect are working and when I put the turn signal on it is going real fast. Anyone know what this can be, I don't even know where to start.

01_ranger_4x4 · #2 08-10-2010, 03:09 PM

have you checked all your fuses? do any of the rear lights work at all? if your fuses are good crawl under the back of your truck and look for a large wiring harness that will run down the left side (drivers side) inner frame rail. follow it back towards the rear bumper and there will be a plug connector, make sure its plugged in. thats where the tail lights plug in to the truck wiring. see picture below:

NOTE: your plug might be more difficult to see if you have a spare tire under there.

jimspinnin · #3 08-10-2010, 03:30 PM

It was the plug!!! It was unplugged from when my Fiances brother was working on it. Now I just need to find a place to make me some exhaust pipes since the old ones won't fit from when we lowered it, lol

01_ranger_4x4 · #4 08-10-2010, 06:03 PM

awesome, glad it was an easy fix.

TurdFX4 · #5 08-10-2010, 06:09 PM

happened to mine one time, it was the brake pedal position sensor

jimbo96 · #6 08-10-2010, 10:48 PM

happened to me once late at night. got pulled over then and the cop put me through a bunch of sobriety tests.

my bulb had fried tho

RedPowerRanger · #7 08-11-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbo96

happened to me once late at night. got pulled over then and the cop put me through a bunch of sobriety tests.

my bulb had fried tho

Did u pass the tests? lol

jimbo96 · #8 08-11-2010, 11:46 PM

yeah lol. i woulda been pissed if i didnt especially because i was honestly sober lol

PaulBennett · #9 08-12-2010, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jimspinnin

It was the plug!!!

You need to remember that fast turn signals mean a bulb (or two) has burnt out (or the plug open) which reduced the current load on the flasher.

Slow turn signals mean a short in the circuit which increases the current load on the flasher.

Since you've taken care of the plug, next time you notice a fast indicator, take a turn around the truck to inspect the lights and replace the one which went out.