Short story - Taillights shorted, where's the breaker?

[Gryph]

1996 Eddie Bauer 5L
Short story -
I have inadvertently shorted my taillights and can not find a fuse. There seems to be no reference to tail lights in the owners manual other than Power distribution box #4 and Relay 4. Both of those refer to trailer towing (which is where I started this adventure) Where can I find a fuse or other breaker for my taillights?

Long version -
When I went to check the boat out for the season I had no lights at all. I rewired the trailer with #14awg as it was in need after years of splices here and there. Once I got everything grounded properly I still had no trailer taillights. Now rather than thinking it over I started working the problem at the seven pin connector rather than the fuse. I found no taillight on the connector. I next moved up to the connection from the Bronco to the seven pin connector. I hoped to just replace that part but it has been difficult to find. It is a harness with two connectors going to the seven pin. Top seems to be for trailer brakes, back up lights etc. The lower part has turn signals and I assume taillights. At this point it dawned on me that I was an idiot and should have checked the fuses. First time through the book I only found the Relay4 which I replaced. That didn't do shit as it was the fuse #4 that had blown. (dooh) The fuse was probably the problem to start with. Well once I replaced the fuse I still have no trailer taillights. Then I had the brilliant idea to just take power off of the license plate light, and that is where I managed to short the whole thing out.

If anyone has any suggestions as to how to resolve the issue I would be very grateful.

TIA Gryph

 

[johnnyreb]

1996 Eddie Bauer 5L
Short story -
I have inadvertently shorted my taillights and can not find a fuse. There seems to be no reference to tail lights in the owners manual other than Power distribution box #4 and Relay 4. Both of those refer to trailer towing (which is where I started this adventure) Where can I find a fuse or other breaker for my taillights?

Long version -
When I went to check the boat out for the season I had no lights at all. I rewired the trailer with #14awg as it was in need after years of splices here and there. Once I got everything grounded properly I still had no trailer taillights. Now rather than thinking it over I started working the problem at the seven pin connector rather than the fuse. I found no taillight on the connector. I next moved up to the connection from the Bronco to the seven pin connector. I hoped to just replace that part but it has been difficult to find. It is a harness with two connectors going to the seven pin. Top seems to be for trailer brakes, back up lights etc. The lower part has turn signals and I assume taillights. At this point it dawned on me that I was an idiot and should have checked the fuses. First time through the book I only found the Relay4 which I replaced. That didn't do shit as it was the fuse #4 that had blown. (dooh) The fuse was probably the problem to start with. Well once I replaced the fuse I still have no trailer taillights. Then I had the brilliant idea to just take power off of the license plate light, and that is where I managed to short the whole thing out.

If anyone has any suggestions as to how to resolve the issue I would be very grateful.

TIA Gryph

Well I would start with the tail light fuse--and check for a inline fuse. Most of the time they are located close to the light. Then the lire last. More then likely you have blown a fuse.

 

[Gryph]

I would start with the taillight fuse too. If I could find it. Any idea why it is not listed in the owners manual or any other source? Well, none that I can find at least.

 

[johnnyreb]

I would start with the taillight fuse too. If I could find it. Any idea why it is not listed in the owners manual or any other source? Well, none that I can find at least.

I would start with the taillight fuse too. If I could find it. Any idea why it is not listed in the owners manual or any other source? Well, none that I can find at least.

Look up under the dash on the drivers side--in the corner.

 

[johnnyreb]

Look up under the dash on the drivers side--in the corner.

You have 2---one below the steering wheel to your left and one under the hood on the driverside.

 

[johnnyreb]

You have 2---one below the steering wheel to your left and one under the hood on the driverside.

near the master cylinder.

 

[johnnyreb]

near the master cylinder.

type in 1996 ford bronco fuse palnel location in the address bar and hit enter--scrool down and about the 4th or 5th one down will have pictures of them and see the location

 

[Gryph]

Thanks Johnny.
I had found both Power Distribution Panel and the under dash Fuse Panel. I found the fuse. It is again #4 but under dash and is referred to as "exterior lamps". That got the tail lights back on. Haven't had time to check if I have trailer tail lights yet ...

 

[Gryph]

Now if anyone knows where I can find a F5TB-13A576-A which is the wiring harness, I would be grateful. Ford likes the 13a576# but there are a few hundred variations and even the AI can not find the specific part.

 

[johnnyreb]

Now if anyone knows where I can find a F5TB-13A576-A which is the wiring harness, I would be grateful. Ford likes the 13a576# but there are a few hundred variations and even the AI can not find the specifi

 

[johnnyreb]

Try Green sales out of Ohio. Just type in Green Sales in your address bar and hit enter. They are good to deal with --have people to answer their phone and they have alot of old new parts. Give then a call.