Dome Lights

[will_higgins]

I can not figure out why my dome lights dont work on my 98 Expy. The balbs are good. The switches work on the lights themselfs. But when i open the door, or unlock by the key fob, or flip the dash switch, nothing happens. I have checked the fuses on the dash and all is good. This has been a problem on the EXPY since i got it and i still havent figured it out.

 

[Thermo]

Will, replace your "Interior Light Relay" in the fuse box under the dash. Sounds like that relay has bitten the dust. But then, I would also check Fuse #14. That powers the relay itself. Another check would be to open the glove box. If that lights, then you know that Fuse #14 is good. Then that would leave either the interior light relay or a problem with your GEM module.

 

[will_higgins]

will do, thanks so much. I will let you know if it works.

 

[SOLISIMO]

Out of curiousity is this an old police vehicle?

 

[will_higgins]

nope. I saw the threads about that problem with the police package. BTW, nice EPXY.

 

[BakerEdition]

Bill if you figure the mystery out let me know....I just emailed ford customer service..on the police expeditions from what I have found the order code is 478 courtesy disable...do me a favor does and of your courtesy lights go on when you open the hatch glass...not the hatch..just the window....my lights come on only with the glass and the switch on the dash.

 

[will_higgins]

My lights dont turn on unless i turn then on by the switches on the lights themselfs.

 

[will_higgins]

Just an update. It was the interior light relay. It was missing. Thanks for the info.

 

[BakerEdition]

Bill where was this relay located?

 

[Soldier777]

are you able to post a pic?

 

[will_higgins]

The relay is located in the fuse panel that is on the bottom lefthand corner of the dash. The relay is in the top left hand corner of the fuse panel. Here is a layout. It is Relay 1.

 

[will_higgins]

here is a link for the layout of all of the fuse boxes. I hope this helps.
http://www.justanswer.com/ford/0oy8y-need-fuse-diagram-1998-ford-expedition-i.html

 

[BakerEdition]

Ok Im really gettting pissed with these dome lights....they work at the dash switch and when the rear window on the hatch is opened...I have taken the relay out and nothing works...so the relay is good...what is the dam mystery here...I even wrote to Ford customer service and no answer....and you call the dealer and those bafoons look at you like your stupid....there is even a dam order code for this when you order the vehicle...Im just pissed....

 

[BakerEdition]

The relay is located in the fuse panel that is on the bottom lefthand corner of the dash. The relay is in the top left hand corner of the fuse panel. Here is a layout. It is Relay 1.

yes there are actually two relays there #1 and 2...

 

[BakerEdition]

here is a link for the layout of all of the fuse boxes. I hope this helps.
http://www.justanswer.com/ford/0oy8y-need-fuse-diagram-1998-ford-expedition-i.html

Yeah they will answer my question..maybe..and charge my visa 38.00

 

[will_higgins]

Just an update. I just went and got the relay and placed it in. DOME LIGHTS WORK!! Also my running boards work now to. Im glad my problem ios fixed. Now as for your problem, im not sure what is going on there. I have you checked all of your door switches?

 

[will_higgins]

Yeah they will answer my question..maybe..and charge my visa 38.00

That wasnt added to suggest asking them. That was added to give everyone a layout of the fuse boxes.

 

[BakerEdition]

Will, I hope I didn't come across as being disrespectful to you...was not my intent...as I am happy you got your problem resolved, I am just frustrated...this is like some top secret Ford thing that no one has an answer for...to answer your question I have not had an opportunity to pull the door panels and check the jamb switches...I am moving this weekend to Tennessee and it will have to wait until I get unpacked, unstressed and maybe laid...LOL...My back doors do not open from the inside either...no matter what position the child proof locks are in...so, that's probably were I will start first....again I meant no disrespect to you or anyone else here on the forum...just got a pretty full plate right now and this aint helpin....

 

[will_higgins]

Baker, I didnt think you were being disrespectful at all. I just thought you misunderstood the reason for my post. Sorry for coming off as if you were. I hope you get your problem fixed. I wish i could be more of assistance to you.

 

[BakerEdition]

Will, all is good !! I found online a owners manual that shows relays and fuses both under the hood and the dash..so now i can maybe see if something is missing...if everything is there, then next week I will tear into the rear doors and see whats what...have a great weekend....I hate moving....Uggg..