I have found that most vendors will bend over backward to make things right. Had to argue with one once over an antena that broke off for no good reason but they did take care of it.

Vendor called today and said they would send a new tail light assembly, with a return tag for the bad one.  Problem solved.  An actual phone call and making it right.  Joe-JDC

JDC

More than fair. Thanks.
Mike

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

I will be glad to post the Vendor's name after I send pictures to them of the packaging, and broken wires, etc., if they will not replace the items without cost to me.    I hope they will make adjustments.  If not then I will post.  Joe-JDC

JDC

Joe, I'm glad you made progress, and I can share your frustration. I'd like to know the name of the "supplier" so I can avoid them. If you're not comfortable posting that, send me a PM please.

Mike

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Problems found, solved, but not happy with new parts from vendor.  Found three broken wires, and changed bulbs.  Replaced the license plate light assembly, and the new housing has a rubber grommet too large to fit the stock location.  Also new tail light assemblies had the light socket pushed out and both wires cut completely through because the box was in the package upside down.  The old tail light assembly socket spins in the housing, and the bulb would not fit properly.  Drove the car around the block, and then checked the lights again.  All exterior work except the back up lights, and the interior lights do not have a light to let me know if the high beams are on or not.  Seems like a lot of nitpicking, but inspection stations get picky sometimes here in TX.  Joe-JDC

JDC

I talking about the wire that supplies power to the stop and signal light.  If you don't have power there, the new lights won't help.  Have someone step on the brake and check for power at the light with a test light. 





54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Just going to think out loud here, based on previous comments.

The taillight works, so it's not the ground.

The front turn comes on, but doesn't blink. I suppose it could be the switch, but I think the lack of load as stated above is the reason. So the switch is good.

That leaves the wire from the turn signal switch to the rear light. IIRC, the blinker is upstream from that as it feeds both sides. I.E., left and right. The rear running light is dimmer, and always on. The brake light flashes for the turn. The front isn't tied into the brake light switch. The right brake light works, so that switch works.

It's been years since I rewired my bird with an aftermarket fuse panel, and changed to a tilt/tele coulmn, so I don't remember whether the taillight harness goes down the left side of the seat or under the center with the power seat wires.

If you can isolate the brake/turn wire under the dash, and run a long jumper back to the trunk, a bulb in a socket as a test light would show if it's broken in the middle.

OT, pulling the seat is a pain. The new carpets and a T-5 are probably going to require it. If you've got any under dash work, do it then. I like the milk crate idea, I'm 67, and getting old is h---. Not a problem getting under there, but need help to get out.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Tail light works, but not brake light or turn signal.  Left rear.   Joe-JDC

JDC

did you check to see if you have power to the light?





54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ