Popular Post Tom King Posted April 18, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 I carried the truck to get it inspected last week, which is required the month that license is supposed to be renewed. It failed. When activating the left turn signal, both left, and right flash. I carried it back home to the shop, expecting a terrible, unknown amount of time finding an electrical gremlin. Hoping it was something with the trailer brake controller circuit, that had been acting a bit strange for a while, I slid under the back end on a creeper. Just inside the back bumper, I saw the plug for the added on LED light bar under the tailgate. That needed to be eliminated from the list of possibles anyway, so I unplugged it, an slid back out to check. Everything worked perfectly, including no unusual looking lights from the brake controller!!! I carried it back to town, got it inspected, and we all had a good laugh about the Easiest electrical fix ever!!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 I've had my share of frustrating experiences with car repairs. Those little, unexpected things often end up being the culprit. Your story is a good reminder to pay attention to the simple things when troubleshooting. It's easy to get caught up in the complexity of modern vehicle electronics and forget to check the basics. And it's always satisfying to fix something yourself, not to mention the money saved on what could have been an expensive trip to the mechanic. Speaking of vehicles, considering reliable used trucks from leading manufacturers can be a smart choice for those who might be in the market. They often offer the performance and durability you need but at a more budget-friendly price. Plus, a used truck can be a great investment if you're handy with repairs and maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 Glad that went well. You don't want to know how hard it is in California to get smogged in a car that you recently replaced the battery in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 Say @Tom King, I know this was two years ago, but what did you mean by carry the truck? I assume this is your farm only truck, so do you have to trailer it to the testing station? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted November 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 Yes, wrong verb. Drove it back. Still working over two years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hampe Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 Oh, I've been in a similar boat with my old Dodge Ram. It started having these bizarre electrical issues out of nowhere. Every time I turned on the left blinker, all sorts of lights on the dash would go crazy. I spent hours trying to track down the issue, fearing the worst. Turns out, it was just a frayed wire near the tail light. Such a relief and an easy fix! Eventually, though, I decided it was time for an upgrade. I sold the Dodge and added a bit more to get something newer. I ended up buying a used Ford F-150. Even though it's used, it's been fantastic. It's got everything I need, runs smoothly, and I haven't had any major issues with it. I've realised that you can find reliable used trucks from leading manufacturers without spending a fortune. They're often just as good as the new ones and can serve you well for years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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