Is there a fuse and where is it

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Dallas Baillio
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Is there a fuse and where is it

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Those of you who have BF's close in year to my 2001 probably have an overhead cab light like mine. I had difficulty removing one of the bulbs and it broke. I managed to remove the remains but when I replaced both bulbs it isn't working. It appears the light is a Born Free add on and not a Ford product. I can't find a fuse for it. The inside fuse panel doesn't appear to have a fuse for it. The fuses in the converter don't cover it. Any suggestions or ideas?
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Re: Is there a fuse and where is it

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Fuses for most of of the cab stuff are under the dash on the left side.
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I should add that there are two bulbs in this fixture and that I do not find any other electrical item (dash lights, turn signals, etc.) not working. I assume that the connection was damaged when I removed the broken bulb and that both lights are in one circuit. So when one mounting isn't working the other isn't either.
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Tom,

Yes I know, but there is no reference for this fixture and that is why I am asking. It may be that I have to remove any likely suspects. However because I cannot find another electrical item working how will I find the fuse assuming there is one. I am close to reaching the conclusion it isn't fused or that when it stopped working it did not blow a fuse.
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Perhaps they are connected to the courtesy light circuit, they are on when you open the driver or passenger door.

Check the doors as a switch for them.
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Fanton,

I think the lights I am having a problem with are the courtesy lights. They can be turned on when the cabin doors are shut by rotating the stem that the headlights are on. Or they can be shut off so that they do not turn on when the cabin doors are opened.

Mine do not illuminate in any setting.

I do not see in the owner's manual a separate fuse reference to courtesy lights.

I do see a listing for fuse # 4 that includes "Illuminated Entry" and "Courtesy Lamps" but also includes warning chime, and power mirrors whiqch are working. There are a couple of fuses that are titled "Modified Vehicle." I will check these out again tomorrow.
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Re: Is there a fuse and where is it

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On the fixture there is a local switch - it should be ON.
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Re: Is there a fuse and where is it

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To follow up, it was fuse # 4. My most recent check showed the door chimes not working.
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