Hyper flash hell and 1 weak grille light

[NotBudule2]

Is the turn signal bulb lighting up? If not, that is the cause of the dash turn signal hyper flash. If not lighting up, check the lamp socket for dirt or corrosion.

Park light only, no turn signal... socket looks good ?, truck has never been in the mud and lives mostly indoors...

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[RangerBill]

Park light only, no turn signal... socket looks good ?, truck has never been in the mud and lives mostly indoors...

Can you wiggle the bulb in the socket with the turn signal active to see if it is a bad connection at the bulb socket?

 

[NotBudule2]

Can you wiggle the bulb in the socket with the turn signal active to see if it is a bad connection at the bulb socket?

I have NOT tried that yet, when I pulled it out last time, damn thing was pretty hot, as soon as it gets dark I'm going to double check all the lights but I will pull that one out and try to wiggle it before it heats up ...

 

[NotBudule2]

I would check the bulb connections for the rear and if you have the turn mirrors - check that as well. It all depends on if you have (LED) or (Incad) in the rear, might not have replaceable bulbs in the rear.
With it Hyperflashing - check the other Turn lights for operation (Proper)

As soon as it gets darker , I'm gonna give it a double check on the other lights and make sure...

 

[NotBudule2]

Can you wiggle the bulb in the socket with the turn signal active to see if it is a bad connection at the bulb socket?

Wiggle it did not , BUT when I REALLY pushed hard to one side , it started blinking !!! Socket looks good and bulb fits tight but something inside maybe ?

Not sure now if I should make Ford fix it or I just eat it myself ...

THANKS!!!

 

[RangerBill]

Wiggle it did not , BUT when I REALLY pushed hard to one side , it started blinking !!! Socket looks good and bulb fits tight but something inside maybe ?

Not sure now if I should make Ford fix it or I just eat it myself ...

THANKS!!!

Try rotating the bulb 180 degrees in the socket and see if it makes contact. I don't think that the bulb is keyed, so it might work.

 

[NotBudule2]

so I look down in there to see if the socket unplugs closeby and I'll be damned right there it is ! But, it pigtails off and goes back to the headlight into what looks like another bulb but isn't? (Orange wire )

 

[NotBudule2]

Tried bending prongs on bulb and socket and I got it blinking a couple times but now if I push on it hard it just goes off , not sure how or why but the socket is messed up inside...

 

[RangerBill]

Tried bending prongs on bulb and socket and I got it blinking a couple times but now if I push on it hard it just goes off , not sure how or why but the socket is messed up inside...

Well, at least you know where the problem lies.

 

[airline tech]

The main harness goes into the assembly and then routes back out through the grommet (plug) to the turn / park light socket, I will have to dig , when I get a chance in the AM to see if the turn / park socket can be purchased as a separate pigtail.
You may try to see if you can get the socket apart enough to check the wire connection to the socket and also use a pick or small screwdriver to spread the contacts apart for better engagement on the bulb, if the pigtail can be purchased separately without having to buy a headlight assembly then it would be a simple splice

 

[NotBudule2]

The main harness goes into the assembly and then routes back out through the grommet (plug) to the turn / park light socket, I will have to dig , when I get a chance in the AM to see if the turn / park socket can be purchased as a separate pigtail.
You may try to see if you can get the socket apart enough to check the wire connection to the socket and also use a pick or small screwdriver to spread the contacts apart for better engagement on the bulb, if the pigtail can be purchased separately without having to buy a headlight assembly then it would be a simple splice

I did bend on the prongs a bit , bulb and socket , made it worse as now it won't blink at all ...
I stupidly assume my Ford extended warranty will cover this but probably not...

 

[RangerBill]

if I push on it hard it just goes off

If you aren't pushing in on the bulb, does it work properly? If so, try if for a while and see if it works out.

If it is still under warranty, have Ford replace the socket and harness.

 

[NotBudule2]

@Benny

If you aren't pushing in on the bulb, does it work properly? If so, try if for a while and see if it works out.

If it is still under warranty, have Ford replace the socket and harness.

Not pushing it in further, pushing it kinda hard to one side is what made it work for a bit , now if I push hard to one side it just goes out...

I may drive it thru the big doors tomorrow and see what they say... I'll gripe about the transmission a little too and see if they maybe want to try the TSB on it...

 

[NotBudule2]

Thanks to both you guys for replying, I appreciate ? it .

 

[NotBudule2]

Maybe Benny @LevittownFordParts.com could find a part# on the parking/turn signal socket or harness ?

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