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Turn signal switch, How to statically test? |
HalfMoon |
Aug 4 2014, 09:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
How do we statically test (ohn meter or continuity tester) a column turn signal switch un-installed?
TY David |
Mike Bellis |
Aug 4 2014, 10:03 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
3 wires
Black w/green & white stripe (common) Black w/ green stripe Black w/ white stripe Test continuity between the common to one of the other two while the switch is turned. EDIT: you may have to disconnect all three from the circuit to get an accurate reading. |
HalfMoon |
Aug 4 2014, 10:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
3 wires Black w/green & white stripe (common) Black w/ green stripe Black w/ white stripe Test continuity between the common to one of the other two while the switch is turned. EDIT: you may have to disconnect all three from the circuit to get an accurate reading. Great stuff! I have continuity on those pins (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Do you happen to know whitch pin should have continuity when tested against common for the high beam? |
Mike Bellis |
Aug 4 2014, 10:32 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
3 wires Black w/green & white stripe (common) Black w/ green stripe Black w/ white stripe Test continuity between the common to one of the other two while the switch is turned. EDIT: you may have to disconnect all three from the circuit to get an accurate reading. Great stuff! I have continuity on those pins (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Do you happen to know whitch pin should have continuity when tested against common for the high beam? High beam does not go through the turn signal switch. There is a brown/white or brown/yellow from the switch that is a momentary ground when the switch is pulled. This ground triggers the relay which is electro-mechnaical. There is a toggle cam inside that is designed to switch directions each time the switch is pulled. There is a spring that can wear and prevent the Hi/Lo relay from working correctly. |
HalfMoon |
Aug 4 2014, 10:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
3 wires Black w/green & white stripe (common) Black w/ green stripe Black w/ white stripe Test continuity between the common to one of the other two while the switch is turned. EDIT: you may have to disconnect all three from the circuit to get an accurate reading. Great stuff! I have continuity on those pins (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Do you happen to know whitch pin should have continuity when tested against common for the high beam? High beam does not go through the turn signal switch. There is a brown/white or brown/yellow from the switch that is a momentary ground when the switch is pulled. This ground triggers the relay which is electro-mechnaical. There is a toggle cam inside that is designed to switch directions each time the switch is pulled. There is a spring that can wear and prevent the Hi/Lo relay from working correctly. Hmmm. Would that mean I could test using my continuity tester by attaching to the common then either the brown/white or brown/yellow and make my test light go on and off using the pull function of the switch? Would that not test the circuit? |
Mike Bellis |
Aug 4 2014, 10:44 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
3 wires Black w/green & white stripe (common) Black w/ green stripe Black w/ white stripe Test continuity between the common to one of the other two while the switch is turned. EDIT: you may have to disconnect all three from the circuit to get an accurate reading. Great stuff! I have continuity on those pins (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Do you happen to know whitch pin should have continuity when tested against common for the high beam? High beam does not go through the turn signal switch. There is a brown/white or brown/yellow from the switch that is a momentary ground when the switch is pulled. This ground triggers the relay which is electro-mechnaical. There is a toggle cam inside that is designed to switch directions each time the switch is pulled. There is a spring that can wear and prevent the Hi/Lo relay from working correctly. Hmmm. Would that mean I could test using my continuity tester by attaching to the common then either the brown/white or brown/yellow and make my test light go on and off using the pull function of the switch? Would that not test the circuit? If it is working correctly, clip the test light to the brown striped wire and the tip of the light on a power source. Pull the switch and the test light should illuminate. |
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