No Brake Lights? How to Fix Broken Wire In Harness | 2002 Ford E250
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- Опубліковано 18 бер 2016
- Another episode of Cooper's Automotive Repair. Today a customer brought in their van to find out why they have no rear lights. It turns out, there was a broken wire. Watch Tim find the culprit.
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Honest mechanic hard to find nowadays! Thank you
Holy Cow!!
THAT was incredible to watch!! Like a crime scene investigation!
I came looking for a vid for a 2001 Ram 1500 with no brake lights/hazards/turn signals and found this vid below one of those.
Still haven't figured my prob out, but this was well worth the time spent watching.
THANKS and FOLLOWING
Keith
Awesome, awesome video. After much head scratching, checking wires, and replacing the multifuntion switch to no avail, I came across your video (at 2am). Seeing the path of the wiring spelled out in the video, I was able to trace the issue to a failing relay. Replaced the relay and brake lights are working again. A sincere thank you for putting this together.
My 98 E150 is doing the same thing! I'm about to do some troubleshooting that I learned from watching your video and will be back in touch shorty!! Wish me luck!!
TiGHt
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As usual. They dont Come back....
Excellent work sir! Same issue with my van, same year, same model. However I'm just gonna buy a new fuse box with relays and start over. Re-route all the bad shorts/wire with new wire thru that and call it a day. It's an old van so it's a matter of time before all the other wires go bad one day. Thank you for this video!
You’re welcome thanks for watching. Sounds like you’ve got a lot of work cut out for you.
Thanks....Good video and excellent troubleshooting!!
Dude awesome video. I'm from illinois but my parents just moved down to Lakeland Florida. I would definitely recommend you and your shop. People should give you their business.
josh harvey Thank you John. We’re hiring if you know any master certified mechanics
I had the same problem and your video helped me a lot! Just can say thank you buddy!
You are welcome
Cool G e n I o u s !
Don’t know how you can be so chill.Well done solving it logically. ✌️🇬🇧
Thank you
right on man im havin the same problem I think with m 93 zj so thanks for the instruction
i Have found connect the seat belt while servicing....Works GREAT
Thanks for this video, I got the same problem that you have and u help me a lot, save some hours of work!
That’s great glad to hear it
Great video!!!
Great job, I have a similar problem with my F350. Going to be pulling Junction box tomorrow and chase the wire.
thank you very well explain for us to do kind guys very helpful ..
Hello Tim You are really a Great Teacher Technicians, thank you for your tips, I'm going to try to find out where in my Van is the shortages.
Thnx...
Thank you, friend. hoping to get some new vedios soon
@@CoopersAutomotiveRepair Hey I have 2010 crown vic police intercept and all 3 brake lights are not working. My tail lights and turn signal works but no brake lights. I replace the brake switch and lighting control module and even tried a different bulb and still no brake lights. Any ideas?
Dude, you're a genius. (F-350) I knew my bulbs were good by turning on flashers, fuse and switch were good because power trailer brake module indicated brake condition so I was stumped. Came here and found your cure with the emergency flasher switch sticking. Cycled it several times and that did the trick. Thanks for saving me hours in hot July weather.
You’re so kind thank you glad to of been able to help
Consider yourselves fortunate....i have issue on '97 Ford F53 chassis RV with working marker lights, front turn lights but no tail lights (turn, brake or reverse)...only 35ish feet between wiring connections....the tip to jumper around the brake light switch was worth the price if admission! Thx!
and oh yeah, somewhere along the way there was a trailer wire harness that is totally thrashed... don't give a darn about trailer lights but who knows how it was wired so i have to trace everything. Been putting this off for, oh, months. ;)
Awesome job on the van. My 15AMP break light fuse keeps burning out on my 99 Tacoma.I observed both tail light wireing and only saw one kinked or cracked wire in the back drivers side (left?) tail lights which was also green with a white stripe so I spliced it with a little red crimp splicer.
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thank you much your video is helpful
really helpful thanks for the video
Thank you!
Super helpful! Thanks for posting!
Awesome job
I really apreciate this video. I'm a student and I'm having issues with my break lights not working but driving lights do. now I have to go searching. thank you for the tips. I'll let u know if I find something
Thank you, I hope this help. And yes, let me know.
Ok. I have tested as much as I can. I have a 1999 buick park ave. I've check all 3 fuse block locations. all fuses associated with rear lights is good. I've changed break light switch and rear window light relay. for some reason I have 20volts on my orange post of the break switch but nothing on the light blue when pedal is pressed. I also just tested the fuse socket under the hood. one post has 20volts all times other has nothing at all.
pls help
I think me mean 12 volts. Have you tried bypassing the brake light switch with a jumper wire? All so Try wiggling the four-way flasher button. If you wiggle the four -way flasher button and the brake light start working. The turn signal switch is bad. Try this and get back to me.
Wiggling both the 4 way and the whole turn signal does nothing. What does jumping the switch do? I put a new one in so it shouldn't help
If you jump the org wire to the light blue wire the brake light should come on. If they do. Your new brake light switch is bad. the switch supply s the voltage to the brake light on the light blue wire
Great job, I have a similar problem with my Ford Explorer 1993
I have a 2006 Ford e250 and I'm having about the same issues. I have tail lights but no brake lights when I hit the brake pedal. Thanks I'll check it all out. Great video. Subscribed
How did it work out did you find that problem with your brake lights?
@@CoopersAutomotiveRepair I have not! Haven't had a lot of time to keep looking but have heard that it could be my brake light switch relay (whatever it's called) that's mounted to my brake pedal? Do you think that's a strong possibility?
@@CoopersAutomotiveRepair It's definitely not the bulbs. However, could be the hazzard light button sticking as you tried at the beginning of the video. I'm going to try that tomorrow and see if it works..If not I'm gonna have to get one of those power probes so I can check more things. It gets me by during the day by pulling my headlights on to make it light up to appear as a brake light but can't pull that off at night. lol
Thanks for that class
Oh you’re kind you’re welcome. Check out the one I just posted very similar.
! Thts pro Level.. Thumps up
thank you very much, i solved my brake problem.. God bless you....
Great video, thanks for sharing.
I have a 2008 E 250 that when I push the brake pedal the left turn signal light on the dash comes on, the other problem is that when I used the left turn signal both brake lights come on. I already checked the bulbs and is nothing wrong there. I know that this vans are wired so one wire controls turn signals, hazard and brake lights. A mechanic changed already the turn signal switch but that did not fix the problem. I am thinking that maybe the hazard light switch is not working properly but the hazard lights work fine. Is there a relay or module that controls the turn signals and brake lights? I don't have access to a diagram, maybe you can share a link on where to find one. Thanks
Thank you so much
Sameer Asif You’re welcome I’m glad you liked it
Very helpful, the messing with the column part helped me realize my 4ways we're not functioning, replaced fuse 11, and brake light are going again. Thanks man! Check out your manual for your number.
Thanks good job!
great job
Thank you
I'm having the same problem with a 2004 E250. No power to the brake lights but power to all of the components. I didn't know to check the number 5 lead on the relay, that's a good tip. I'll study your diagram to see if I've missed something. It just needs to be found. Probably the same wire that broke your 2002.
Did you find your problem?
@@CoopersAutomotiveRepair Honestly, I don't remember precisely. I do recall that your video led me to the solution.
I had nothing but trouble with the whole lighting system. Bad sockets, after market wiring. I vaguely recall having to fiddle with the high brake light. Then it went out too.
I had to replace the high brake light lens because it leaked. Be warned, if you have a sound mat on the floor, if the lens leaks it will dribble down the inner channels and saturate the mat and there goes your cargo floor.
After replacing the floor I switched all lamps to LED and rewired the amateur harness. Another thing I did was replace all the lamp covers with clear lenses and used colored bulbs. It looks great, but my best result is the backup lights are nice and bright now.
It's all fixed. Thanks for the video. It would have taken me forever to do it without you.
good video, and honest mechanic. i do want to point out a humorous thing though.
17 minutes and 31 seconds of real time = 2 hours mechanic time. lol
still, great trouble shooting tutorial
Did you ever hear of editing a video? Let's say he sees this same thing again and fixes it in 10min. He should still charge for 2hrs. Why? You pay for experience.
Thank you.
You’re welcome Chris anytime
Great info. Thanks.
I have a question I have a 2001 Lexus gs300 that I can’t get out of park and no brake lights .i did check the fuse and replaced the brake switch .what else should I look for ?
I have a 2004 Silverado and the problem is with the Drivers side tail light. I have the running lights working but no signal/stop or hazards just on that back drivers side A tech changed them a year ago and paid them $500 and don`t want to pay another $$$$.
They switched out the original tail lights for Square LED tail lights.Any advice on where to look or start would be very much appreciated.
Awesome troubleshooting. Also, has anyone ever told you you look and sound like Michael Keaton?
man thank for video,,,but never ever skip the basics,,,i went all over,,,,ended up being a missing fuse in my case,,,,lol,,now i can laugh but back than i was cursing like a mother,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I know exactly what you mean I’ve done to help myself a few times LOL thanks for the comment I appreciate it
I was wondering if you had an idea about the brake lights on my 95 superduty 7.3 diesel. My 3rd brake light works but I have no brake lights at the tail lights. Turn signals and parking lights are fine. I have been checking the wiring, fuses, brake light switch etc. but without a wiring diagram it's obviously a difficult job. I'm thinking it may be in the turn signal switch but was wondering what your thoughts are.
Yes it can be very difficult without a wiring schematic. If voltage is crossing over the brake light switch. In the fuse is good. And I would suspect a turn signal switch
I have a 95 nissian altima my brake lights don't work either and I can't shift out if park due to the breaks lights not working. I have check fuse and it's good. I have also replace brake light switch and still not coming. What should else should I check.
I replace the bulbs often. And not long after they burn out, they almost look like they caught fire before burning out. Black on bulbs.
Sorry to see Andy Dick's carreer is finished... I didn't see on tmz he became a mechanic tho....good for crazy Andy
98 ford explorer xlt no brake lights and no turn signals but hazards work? Fuses good bulbs are good. Help????
97 dodge ram brake light wont worl check everything whenever i plug in brake switch fuse blows asap
Tim, I have voltage at the brake lite plug at the brake lite pedal switch but only about 3 to 5 volts. How would you tackle that?
Let me think on this
What year make model and engine size is this vehicle
I have a 01 silverado everything works except for brake lights 3rd don't work either replace pedal switch still nothing fuse in cab has power under hood there is no power getting to fuse is it a group going to my fuse box under the hood? Please help
had one brake light out, went to the dealer for an ignition switch repair (recalled part). they tell me both are now out. I replaced both bulbs, brake switch, and turn signal switch, in addition to checking fuse. top brake light works. hazards and turn signals work, which use the same bulb. 2004 Honda Element. suggestions?
I think I'll be checking your ground at the brake lights left and right
Soon as I flick the hazard switch boom there go my brake lights… Thank you!!
Awesome yep I’ve done that many times
have a issue with 2004 jeep liberty all rear lights went out including tag light. switched out fuses and left side came back on then out again after a while. also when i hit the brake the turn signal will light up. any help would be greatly appreciated.
I would check the bulbs possibility simple as a shorted Bob and one of the lights front or rear
Excellent Video! However, I have a BIG question.....The relay should not be getting power unless you had a clamp holding the brake pedal down, or rigged up a little jumper wire at the brake pedal switch. So, how in the world were you getting power at the relay if the brake pedal wasnt depressed? Driving me knutz figgerin this one out.
crazeyspivey That’s a great question thanks for asking. Yes I had the brake light switch unplugged and bypassed with the jumper wire.
Thanks for the super fast reply. OK, now it makes complete sense with the jumper wire on the brake light switch. Many thanks for the video....especially since I did not know the brake relay existed.
I've always been able to block dinner noise as well
Don’t be late for dinner lol
Ford dealer may charge $2, 500.00 to find this!
And then we just get another car cuz nobody wants to pay that for 1 problem
I have a similar problem with my 1996 Ford Ranger.
The left side has no function. What could that be?
Did you check for power and grounds at brake light socket?
Hi how is the name of the measurement tool tha you use , I have the same problem in Econoline E club wagon xl and even the turn signals don't work
Power probe is the name of the tester. But, you can use a test light. Being that your turn signals don't work. I would be checking the turn signal switch. Because the brake light circuit go though the turn signal switch. try messing with the four way flasher switch. See if they work.
Thanks for answer ! I already play with the switch and disarm de components , note that it's simply so i suppose that the problem don't come from there , how can I check the switch with a instrument like voltímetro ? And another cuestión is that mi van somebody change the circuit and put a different relay on the turn light , i disconnect the relay to test and its work but now I don't know how to connect again because the cables are separated how can I know which cable in which pin of the relay? Thanks !
Send me the year and engine size. All so your e mail. And i can get you the wire diagram and pin out. Or google it. You may find the diagram that way.
1997 E350 15 passenger club wagon xl 7.3 power stroke v8
My email pesci.luciano@gmail.com
This 'B' relay on my Oct. 2003 E150 is the horn relay.
i have a 1999 aerotech shuttle bus converted into a motor home.mine has a shifting problem.from park to drive . can you tell me how to fix it much appreciated.bob cooper from shasta lake calif
My best guess would be shift tune from the column is bad on those
I had this issue, no brake light, changed the whole wires connection and it end not working, checked fuse 39 it should be connected to a write
where do you get the wiring diagrams from on computer ?
Depending on where you are some parts houses can supply you a wiring diagram. Sometimes you find them on the Google search. We use programs like Mitchell all data, etc..
I already switch the brake light switch no back lights I change the bulbs nothing it worked good for like 2 mins gen went off again
Having this problem in my 2016 ford focus I replaced the bulbs , the fuse , the brake switch still no brakes lights I’m guessing the wires are fried
Brake lights also run through your turn signal switch try playing around with the four ways and see if you get your break like that by likely pushing on it
How much did it cost
where you located
I have 91 chevy silverado no rear brakes lights and 4 way no working maybe you can help me
I really just be guessing without actually physically checking the vehicle, myself and my my best guess would be turn signal switch defective
Ok thank you for you suggestion
Thanks saved me $400 from having a shop do it
That's awesome I'm glad it helped
why would break light not light up brighter on pressing break pedal
Maybe a bad ground
I dont have any break lights on my cheverolet optra2005 model..
Did you try turning the car on?
I'm also just joking. Good luck solving it, their not impossible just hard to locate why
My 2001 mustang brake lights aren't working. Replaced the brake switch and no fuses are blown... What now? My hazards and blinkers work. If I don't put it in neutral before starting it then it won't come out of park 😑
Having the same problem on my 2000 mustang and did the same thing changed the brake switch and nothing.. Have you fixed the problem yet?
@@redapollo6248 yes mine was the brake switch. I shorted a wire so had to take it to the shop. Make sure your bulbs are good and the wire didn't short out. And check the fuse
@@NinjaNikki88 I did all already had to mechanics fix it but it does the same thing after a month. I think it might be a wire coming from the wire harness... I have no idea smh
iam new machine where did buy the test light pleas and pleas
power probe IV amazon
Good but it would be helpful if the video would show exactly the part you are speaking of (like under dash) so we (those of us who don't know the parts) can see it.
Yeah you’re right sometimes I just don’t understand from being a mechanic for so many years that people don’t know what I know. Thanks for the comment.
what if there's no power at the switch???
Fuse
Andy Dick is a mechanic now?😂
my right side brake light don’t work and my right tail light works and my
right blinker don’t work and my right backup light works on my 2000 blazer
I wish I could help you and I would like to, but sometimes we just need to see the vehicle to properly diagnose it
Update it was a broken wire on the brake light switch that whines around and back of the switch that goes to the glove bar though fuse box underneath the hood
Mustang all the way
My brake lights stay on the entire time the truck us running
First thing I would do is unplug the brake light switch and see if they go out on the brake light switch would be bad. Let me know.
@@CoopersAutomotiveRepair I unhooked the brake switch and plugged it back up. Now they work normal.
@@CoopersAutomotiveRepair For the longest, it says , Check Trailer , on the dashboard although no trailer is attached. I noticed 2 days ago that when I hooked a trailer to the truck , I had no trailer lights. Test light revealed no current coming out Of the trailer connecter on the truck.
2002 dodge Dakota no brake lights fuses bulbs and relay on brake pedal is all good what's next
Four-way flusher or turn signal switch be sure you have good grounds
I'm having the same problem with my 2003 Durango but did you do to fix yours because I cannot find it
There is another fuse underneath the hood that says s t lamps and that fix my brake light problem
That poor computer screen
What computer screen?
@@CoopersAutomotiveRepair The one you wrote on while looking at the diagram. Great video by the way
hi, pls note that i changed the brake bulb ( 3rd down) but when i press pedal, the tail light glows with high power( top bulb). i sont know why the power is going to top bulb instead of going to 3rd bulb. Any suggestions plz do let me know. Plz checkout link where i make clip for that.
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Sure how to help you with that unless I was to physically check it
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How does a wire just break like that???
Possibly someone testing it with the probe. Poking holes in The installation
I wish I knew what was wrong with mine. 1996 e150. No brake lights, no turn signal, no emergency flashers, stuck in park. Checked all fuses, replaced headlight switch and combination switch. What now?
Chinese low grade wire & insulation.