F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
Brake Lamp: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the stoplamps.
2. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical
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Damaged Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch
Electrical
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Blown fuse
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Damaged wiring harness
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Loose or corroded connections
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Damaged stoplamp bulb
3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to Symptom Chart. See: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures