still no back lights

[BRGS2]

OK - replaced the light clusters - put back and the offside didnt work (other than brake light).

Removed the 6 pin connector and gave the contacts a clean - still no joy

Bulbs all look ok - so dont know where else to check.

any ideas anyone?

[Podie]

Drop Shnozz a line... he's familiar with them

[keirangrogan]

BRGS2 said:

OK - replaced the light clusters - put back and the offside didnt work (other than brake light). Removed the 6 pin connector and gave the contacts a clean - still no joy Bulbs all look ok - so dont know where else to check. any ideas anyone?

Probabaly worth replacing the conectors and bulb holders, around £7 per side, they were always going on the Escorts.

[BRGS2]

OK -
any idea where can I get one from?

[Podie]

BRGS2 said:

OK - any idea where can I get one from?

Ford...

[RichardR]

BRGS2 said:

OK - replaced the light clusters - put back and the offside didnt work (other than brake light). Removed the 6 pin connector and gave the contacts a clean - still no joy Bulbs all look ok - so dont know where else to check. any ideas anyone?

My offside light only works correctly if I apply some upwards pressure to the connector - this function is now taken care of by a piece of insulating tape.

Replacing the connectors would obviously resolve this. The part that you'll find at the Ford dealer with be the bulb holder.

[Le TVR]

The main problem with the rear cluster is that the 'wiring' on the bulb-holders is just strips of pressed steel and the 'connections' rely on a bit of clamping. Soldered mine, end of story.