Is there a way to test it? There are obviously things that can break in the system as simple as a broken light bulb.
Is there an easy way to test if it's working or not?
Testing the idiot lamp...
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Testing the idiot lamp...
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Re: Testing the idiot lamp...
Which idiot lamp are you talking about?
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Why is it that there's seldom time to fix it right the first time, but there's always time to fix it right the second time???
That's not an oil leak
That's SWEAT from all that HORSEPOWER!! 
Why is it that there's seldom time to fix it right the first time, but there's always time to fix it right the second time???
That's not an oil leak
That's SWEAT from all that HORSEPOWER!! -
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Re: Testing the idiot lamp...
The left most light bulb next to all the knobs...the dual brake warning lamp.
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2-tone Blacks & White
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Moveable Speakers
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Moveable Speakers
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Re: Testing the idiot lamp...
It should come on when you turn the ignition switch to the "start" position. The easiest way to check it would be to first replace the bulb. If that doesn't fix it, there are more troubleshooting steps, but I would start with that.
Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools talk because they have to say something.--Plato
Why is it that there's seldom time to fix it right the first time, but there's always time to fix it right the second time???
That's not an oil leak That's SWEAT from all that HORSEPOWER!!
Why is it that there's seldom time to fix it right the first time, but there's always time to fix it right the second time???
That's not an oil leak
That's SWEAT from all that HORSEPOWER!! -
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Re: Testing the idiot lamp...
You are correct, it does come on in the start position...never noticed that before I guess.70_F100 wrote:It should come on when you turn the ignition switch to the "start" position. The easiest way to check it would be to first replace the bulb. If that doesn't fix it, there are more troubleshooting steps, but I would start with that.
1968 Ford F-100
240cid (3.9L) Inline 6
3-speed on the Floor
2-tone Blacks & White
Custom Homemade Headliner
Moveable Speakers
240cid (3.9L) Inline 6
3-speed on the Floor
2-tone Blacks & White
Custom Homemade Headliner
Moveable Speakers