95 Windstar running lights

Surf McBrowse · 08-25-2008, 02:22 AM

The (rear) running lights don't light up. At night there is no light from the rear of the van. The brake lights, turn signals and hazards all work. I've checked the fuses and maxi fuses and bulbs. The rear lights are lit in reverse, however when in park or drive, no lights ...

Surf McBrowse · 08-26-2008, 02:11 PM

I've also checked the o/e trailer wiring for corrosion, everything's ok there ... BTW the dash lights are also out (I'm told this is by design ... to alert the driver that the running lights are out) ... any ideas will be most appreciated ...

Surf McBrowse · 09-01-2008, 12:52 PM

It seems that the problem might be the light switch itself. I've tested the theory by connecting the brake lights to running lights with a bit of wire. I've ordered the part. I'll keep myself posted (as nobody seems to be responding to this thread [and many others] ... am I wasting my time here on Ford-Forums?)

Surf McBrowse · 09-02-2008, 06:50 PM

As it turns out it is not the headlight switch ....

Surf McBrowse · 09-09-2008, 10:41 PM

I figured out exactly what the problem is, how to fix it for < $10 in parts and a whole lot of effort .... 1st and last Ford ever! I'll be back here talking to myself when the next weird electrical problem suddenly appears

rjmdenver · 09-19-2008, 12:22 PM

How did you fix it?

Surf McBrowse · 09-22-2008, 01:17 AM

from: http://www.ford-forums.com/electrica...me-module.html

The problem as it turns out is the badly rusted DRL (daytime-running-light module) which is below and behind the radiator, unprotected from the elements. As it is so rusted, seemingly difficult to remove (esp. due to the corrosion) and not available (so far) ... I came up with another solution to light the running lights, thus rendering my vehicle visible from the rear at night. The solution lies behind the headlight switch. I connected the (green) power wire to the running lights via a connector fuse, thus bypassing the defunct DRL. It now functions so that when the head lights are the running lights are on. Problem solved, however now when the drivers door (only) is opened the chime unit goes off believing the headlights are on (which they're not until I turn the switch) ...