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> Turn Signal Problems, Won't work with lights on
Snafu
post Jun 3 2007, 11:36 AM
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Been having a little problem with the turn signals. I noticed that the dash indicator would light both directionals if I activated the right turn but would work correctly with the left turn. Now....they don't light up at all and the turn signals don't work when I have the headlights on. They work fine with the lights off(even though the dash indicator doesn't) I did have a bulb out in the rear and I checked the connections while I had it apart.

This being my first 914, where should I look next?

Anybody ever experiance something like this?

Thanks in advance!
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Snafu
post Jun 29 2007, 09:40 AM
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Do these steps and let me know what happens.
1.
With Key off!
left turn signal on= front and rear marker lights on
right turn signal on= front and rear marker lights on
This is a quick check of the grounds for each light circuit

Nothing.

2.
turn signal switch in netural
turn on parking lights=front and rear lights on
this checks the power and wiring to each light

lights work


3.
Turn off parking lights
Turn on 4 way flasher
this check power and the flasher.

Blows fuse

doesnt work
4.
Turn off 4 way flasher.
Turn on key!
step on the brake pedal= rear brake lights should work
this check the fuse and brake switch

works

5.Check turn signals now, they should work
if both turn signal indicators lights light this is telling you
the bulb for the other side is burn out or is the wrong type
bulb installed or the flasher is bad.
Note. Turn signal inducator bulbs use the bulb for the other side for ground
to light it

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) nope

6.
Apply the hand brake= brake light should flash
checks the switch on EM brake and flasher

If any of these steps fail,

FIX IT first before doing the next step
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post Jun 29 2007, 12:29 PM
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QUOTE(Snafu @ Jun 29 2007, 07:40 AM) *

Do these steps and let me know what happens.
1.
With Key off!
left turn signal on= front and rear marker lights on
right turn signal on= front and rear marker lights on
This is a quick check of the grounds for each light circuit

Nothing.

2.
turn signal switch in netural
turn on parking lights=front and rear lights on
this checks the power and wiring to each light

lights work


3.
Turn off parking lights
Turn on 4 way flasher
this check power and the flasher.

Blows fuse

doesnt work
4.
Turn off 4 way flasher.
Turn on key!
step on the brake pedal= rear brake lights should work
this check the fuse and brake switch

works

5.Check turn signals now, they should work
if both turn signal indicators lights light this is telling you
the bulb for the other side is burn out or is the wrong type
bulb installed or the flasher is bad.
Note. Turn signal inducator bulbs use the bulb for the other side for ground
to light it

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) nope

6.
Apply the hand brake= brake light should flash
checks the switch on EM brake and flasher

If any of these steps fail,

FIX IT first before doing the next step


Lets fix #1 first.

Remove fuse #5 (left side), fuse #6 (right side)

Remove the bulbs on the left and right sides
Check left side first
check the contact for a false ground, if ground is not there
replace the bulbs and replace fuse #5
turn on the left turn signal.
bulbs should work.
Repeat the above for the right side
fuse #6

Let me know what you find.
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Snafu   Turn Signal Problems   Jun 3 2007, 11:36 AM
kropkom   Did you ever figure this out. I have the same prob...   Jun 6 2007, 03:14 PM
Tobra   Both arrows on tach flashing is normal when R or L...   Jun 6 2007, 04:03 PM
904svo   Does your 4WAY flasher work? All 4 bulbs should fl...   Jun 6 2007, 04:35 PM
Snafu   4 way flasher doesn't work. Now dash indicato...   Jun 6 2007, 05:40 PM
Cap'n Krusty   Locate and repair the ground connections for the a...   Jun 6 2007, 08:32 PM
orange914   Locate and repair the ground connections for the ...   Jun 6 2007, 08:53 PM
904svo   Check the connections at fuse #11 thats where it g...   Jun 6 2007, 09:33 PM
Snafu   I checked all connections. Negative was loose at ...   Jun 9 2007, 02:02 PM
904svo   Check the ground connection in the upper left corn...   Jun 9 2007, 05:45 PM
orange914   Check the ground connection in the upper left cor...   Jun 10 2007, 03:39 PM
mills914/s   Im going to try this to.... I have the same thing ...   Jun 10 2007, 08:56 AM
orange914   Im going to try this to.... I have the same thing...   Jun 10 2007, 03:48 PM
Snafu   Well I finally got around to working with the car ...   Jun 28 2007, 07:03 PM
904svo   Well I finally got around to working with the car...   Jun 28 2007, 08:16 PM
Snafu   I removed the fuse but the flasher/signals still d...   Jun 28 2007, 08:32 PM
904svo   I removed the fuse but the flasher/signals still ...   Jun 28 2007, 10:06 PM
Dave_Darling   Replace any bulbs recently? Putting a single-fila...   Jun 29 2007, 02:54 AM
Snafu   Replace any bulbs recently? Putting a single-fil...   Jun 29 2007, 09:43 AM
EyeTrip   I had a similar problem, weird stuff changing with...   Jun 29 2007, 04:17 AM
Snafu   Do these steps and let me know what happens. 1. Wi...   Jun 29 2007, 09:40 AM
904svo   Do these steps and let me know what happens. 1. W...   Jun 29 2007, 12:29 PM
Snafu   Here is a picture of the black wire with the fuse ...   Jun 29 2007, 12:27 PM
904svo   Here is a picture of the black wire with the fuse...   Jun 29 2007, 12:31 PM
Snafu   checked...made sure the brown wire was on 31. ...   Jun 29 2007, 02:33 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   checked...made sure the brown wire was on 31. ...   Jun 29 2007, 02:50 PM
Snafu   hopefully something has not melted! :unsur...   Jun 29 2007, 02:58 PM
904svo   checked...made sure the brown wire was on 31. ...   Jun 29 2007, 03:42 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   i would suggest that since you just reconnected th...   Jun 29 2007, 12:37 PM
pin31   :agree:   Jun 29 2007, 01:18 PM
Snafu   OK guys... :) Some success/progress. Now I...   Jul 1 2007, 07:32 PM
904svo   OK guys... :) Some success/progress. Now I...   Jul 1 2007, 08:49 PM


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