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Anonymous Posted on Jan 17, 2016

I have a 1998 379 Peterbilt I don't have any brake lights, no turn signals, no 4 ways, doesn't even light up on the dash. Can't find any fuses blown

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    Stephen Jan 17, 2016

    Hi Anonymous, sounds like you lost power to those circuits. Have you checked the fuses with a meter to see if they have power ?

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I'd suggest that you use a voltmeter to check if there is power on the positive (supply) side of the fuse panel, and I'd be betting that there isn't.
- Chances are that there will be a relay that is activated when you turn on the ignition, and either the ignition switch, wire, relay, or wire to the relay is not functioning.
You'll need to trace it through.
Hope this helps.

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