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2001 ford taurus both the electric trunk latch and trunk

 
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2001 ford taurus both the electric trunk latch and trunk light stoped at the same time

 

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Year: 2001
Make: Ford
Make (other): taurus
Model: se
Engine: vulcan

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checked the fuse

Submitted: 1007 days and 5 hours ago.
Category: Ford
Value: $13
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Don replied 1007 days and 4 hours ago.

Hi my name is XXXXX XXXXX first thing we need to check is the fuse the same fuse controls both. it is F226 in the interior fuse panel ( 10 amp) the fuse panel is under the dash on the drivers side

Customer replied 1007 days and 3 hours ago.

cant find 226 checked #26 its ok

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Expert:  Don replied 1007 days and 3 hours ago.

did you look under the hood or under the dash

Customer replied 1007 days and 3 hours ago.

just to the left of steering colum

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Expert:  Don replied 1007 days and 3 hours ago.

ok if the fuse is ok the solenoid in the truck has gone bad and will have to be replaced

Customer replied 1007 days and 3 hours ago.

just checked i have power to both electrical connecters where is solenoid located

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Expert:  Don replied 1007 days and 3 hours ago.

it is part of the latch on the trunk lid. also check the bulb in the trunk

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Customer replied 1007 days and 2 hours ago.

parts on order hope this fixes it i use it everyday thanks Don

 
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