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Old 09-18-2018, 11:39 AM
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ok so I have a 01 ram 1500 4x4 my siginal lights was not working so I replaced the light sockets now my horn doesn’t work it used too and when I press the horn the pass. Siginal light comes on and when I turn the lights on the head lights the lights on the instrument Luster comes on for the siginal lights idk what it can be the wires where hooked up the right way plz help ASAP thanx
 
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You have some wires hooked up wrong. Need to re-check your work.
 
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Or a bad ground.
 
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When I changed them there was only 3 wires per socket black,yellow,blk/green that’s how I hooked them up idk how I can track down a ground wire don’t even know where to look
 
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One of those three wires is going to be the ground. Two power feeds (running lamp, and turn/brake light) and a ground. If you don't have a service manual for your truck, get one here. Wiring diagrams will make your life MUCH easier.
 
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ok ty I will report back with an update
 



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