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Posted by: TINCAN914 Jan 27 2008, 04:12 PM

I finally got off my ass to install my new turnsignal switch.
Pulled the original one out, installed the new one (fit perfect), everything is plugged in.

Before I put in the new switch I only had the signal working on the right side, (passanger). So I put the new one in and I flip the switch to the left and it's blinking a hundred miles an hour, while I step out of the car to take a look at the signal, I can't see anything and it has stopped blinking. (I assume blown fuse) so I assume that there is a short somewhere, YES? or is it possible it's just the ground? Any thoughts anyone?

Thanks

Posted by: markb Jan 27 2008, 04:24 PM

Make sure it's plugged in right. They usually do, but if it's one off, it does really strange things.

Posted by: Dr. Roger Jan 27 2008, 04:52 PM

QUOTE(TINCAN914 @ Jan 27 2008, 02:12 PM)

I finally got off my ass to install my new turnsignal switch.
Pulled the original one out, installed the new one (fit perfect), everything is plugged in.

Before I put in the new switch I only had the signal working on the right side, (passanger). So I put the new one in and I flip the switch to the left and it's blinking a hundred miles an hour, while I step out of the car to take a look at the signal, I can't see anything and it has stopped blinking. (I assume blown fuse) so I assume that there is a short somewhere, YES? or is it possible it's just the ground? Any thoughts anyone?

Thanks

I'll be watching this thread as my left turn signal works perfectly and my right blows fuses.

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Posted by: SLITS Jan 27 2008, 05:16 PM

Ultra fast blinker rate = burned out bulb

No blinkie = burned out flasher unit or incorrect hookup

Blowing fuse = right side front or back grounded power wire, bulb holder somehow shorted or power lead loose on one holder and grounding out. Trace them look for breaks in the insulation.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 27 2008, 05:34 PM

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I'm following too...got the same replacement unit.....

Posted by: 914Sixer Jan 28 2008, 02:12 PM

Me too, since I sold them. They were German units that were supposed to be plug and play. Hummm.

Posted by: Gint Jan 28 2008, 02:47 PM

Ruh-Roh...

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 28 2008, 07:35 PM

What is the outcome Brian?

QUOTE(TINCAN914 @ Jan 27 2008, 02:12 PM)

I finally got off my ass to install my new turnsignal switch.
Pulled the original one out, installed the new one (fit perfect), everything is plugged in.

Before I put in the new switch I only had the signal working on the right side, (passanger). So I put the new one in and I flip the switch to the left and it's blinking a hundred miles an hour, while I step out of the car to take a look at the signal, I can't see anything and it has stopped blinking. (I assume blown fuse) so I assume that there is a short somewhere, YES? or is it possible it's just the ground? Any thoughts anyone?

Thanks

Posted by: TINCAN914 Feb 2 2008, 01:00 PM

Okay its so friggin cold in the garage I think I officially lost my balls...

It's not the bulb and I checked the flasher. The signal still blinks real fast, but not the bulbs, just the interior indicator, so I am assuming it is a poor connection somewhere?
When I was checking the wires on the signal buckets, I heard a small arc. Would this indicate that the short would be a posotive or a negative on the bucket?
Sorry completely clueless on wiring..

Posted by: TINCAN914 Feb 2 2008, 01:10 PM

QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jan 28 2008, 01:12 PM)

Me too, since I sold them. They were German units that were supposed to be plug and play. Hummm.

Mark,
I just noticed this comment..
The issue is not with the signal switch, nobody panic!!!

I had this issue before I even bought the new switch.. I'm sure they are fine and my new challange is due to the dickhead P.O. and his mickey mouse ways..

Posted by: retrofit Feb 2 2008, 06:18 PM

I have similar issues too. How do I tell if the flasher relay is Ok???
TIA
Allen

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