Q: Lights not working proper
I have a 2013 ford ranger. I have changed my side lights to led but my drivers one isnt working proper now. It doesnt come on when you unlock car or when you put side lights on.but comes on when lights are in auto mod until head light comes on then the side light goes back off. I have check bulb in other side and work fine and have checked fuse looks fine and rest ov lights tha work off fuse work fine
My car has 23000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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