2000 Ranger signal issue

[wilsontron]

My left rear tail light comes on, but my brake light and turn signal do not work. Anyone know what may be wrong. would like to avoid costly labor..

 

[02RangerXLT]

Check the bulbs?

 

[srteach]

Check the ground wires. They have different grounds than taillight.

 

[wilsontron]

bulbs were the first thing i checked. was surprised that was not it. ground wires? any more info on them? I am only just learning about fixing my ranger and have very little electric experience. Thanks.

 

[02RangerXLT]

I don't think ground wires would matter would they?

I'm probably wrong though... lol.

Could that maybe be a relay?

 

[wilsontron]

from what I have been able to research, it sounds like a relay, not a ground wire, however, I am open to opinions...anyway..

Where is the relay? I have heard in the fuse box, but I did not see it..

 

[02RangerXLT]

Uhm... I think in that truck it could be over on the passenger side, right to the right of where your feet would be... just pull the panel off and see. I never got in depth with my 2000 when I had it, so I'm trying to think about that stuff with little success.

 

[wilsontron]

Awesome...any input you may have will help. All I have been able to find is with anything BUT a 2000. I know this should be a simple fix.....Will check it in the morning and update...however, if anything comes to mind..please share..
Thanks!