I believe the instrument panel/gauge cluster was married to the computer starting in 2004.
Here's your definitive bulb guide
You could go to the junkyard and just cut off the metal insert part and stick it in your seat belt.
I don't no what dash gauge cluster you have but could you pull the bulb?
Here's some info. https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/ford-ranger-seat-swap/
I am guessing here but I would assume it's just a matter of running some power to the seats unless the motors are shot.
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I have seen many questions regarding bulb replacement in Ford Ranger gauge clusters. Here is your definitive guide.
Here's what the connectors look like in the 2006 model. This was the first year of the larger more angular mirror. [ATTACH]
The intermittent light is due to the brake fluid being at just the right level to trigger the light on and off. The warning light for the brake...
Check your brake fluid level
Turning the heat on is like turning on another radiator to the engine. It will take longer to heat up as you are dumping heat into the cab. If you...
It's always best to stay away from a new model for a couple of years after introduction to let them work all the kinks out.
Go to the video on YouTube. Don't watch it here. The YouTube video has information posted below the video about the bulbs.
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