Headlights, Dash Lights, and Rear Lights NOT working!!!

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gw636 - 27 Mar 2006 10:56 GMT

Hello All. Since my last post, I changed the radiator and have the
overheating problem done. Now the Headlights will not come on as well
as the dash, the rear, nothing! High beams work but I can't drive with
my hi beams. I checked all the fuses and there is no blown fuses. my 89
Tbird is going to driver-less unless things start to change! HELP!

Jason

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Sharon K.Cooke - 27 Mar 2006 16:24 GMT

> Hello All. Since my last post, I changed the radiator and have the
> overheating problem done. Now the Headlights will not come on as well
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>
> Jason

Re-connect the ground wire(s) to the lights.

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gw636 - 28 Mar 2006 22:55 GMT

I did reground the wires, the one next to the battery. Is there others?
Still no light!

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Sharon K.Cooke - 28 Mar 2006 23:06 GMT

> I did reground the wires, the one next to the battery. Is there others?
> Still no light!

It's always helpful to know the YEAR & MAke of a vehicle when answering
questions like this; I assume it's a Ford product of some kind, since you're
posting in a Ford group. Fords have sheet metal grounds around the radiator
shell (you installed a new radiator) for at least the front lights. However, you
say you have no headlights, taillights, or dash lights; that points to either
the headlight switch being shorted out or disconnected at the power input point
under the hood (where you were working).

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gw636 - 29 Mar 2006 00:40 GMT

I'm sorry, I didn't even realize that I forgot to mention it is a 1989
Thunderbird. Also, the instrument panel lower part with the "Check
Engine", ABS, etc.. lights work. The ground connection is good with no
break. I recut the wires and ran new wiring to the Headlight Wiring
Plug. Thank you for your help so far btw...

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