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> another electrical issue, dim bulb - not me
JimN73
post Mar 30 2017, 03:31 PM
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The turn signal indicator lights in the dash are really dim. I changed the bulbs but there is no improvement.

The contacts at the bulb are good. Where else should I look? it's a '73

Thanks.
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post Mar 30 2017, 05:34 PM
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post Mar 31 2017, 09:56 AM
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Check the ground wires for that circuit. I have seen this happen on other brands cars on headlights. It ended up being a poor ground.
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post Mar 31 2017, 01:26 PM
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What voltage do you have @ the lamp holder ?.
I deleted my dimmer system and went to LED's will never go back,original lamps provide marginal backlighting.
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post Mar 31 2017, 03:18 PM
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LEDs operate on a fraction of the current. They are somewhat dimable.the while make the gages look much better at night.
I have them if you need them.
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post Mar 31 2017, 06:02 PM
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LEDs operate on a fraction of the current. They are somewhat dimable.the while make the gages look much better at night.
I have them if you need them.
Mark


Thanks, Mark. I changed the gauge lights to your LEDs already. The turn signal lights in the tach are the current problem.

I understand that the flasher interferes with LEDs in this case.
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post Mar 31 2017, 07:09 PM
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Are you sure it is the bulb? The colored plastic gels in the gauge darken over the years and need to be replaced.
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post Mar 31 2017, 10:10 PM
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Are you sure it is the bulb? The colored plastic gels in the gauge darken over the years and need to be replaced.


It's the bulb, Guy. So dim.
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post Apr 1 2017, 09:07 AM
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Bulb or bulb holder? I can send another bulb if there is a problem.
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post Apr 1 2017, 09:23 AM
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Do both indicators flash at the same time?

Are they brighter with the 4-way flasher on?
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post Apr 2 2017, 02:12 PM
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Oh ok,OP didn't mention LED's.
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post Apr 3 2017, 09:40 AM
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LEDs operate on a fraction of the current. They are somewhat dimable.the while make the gages look much better at night.
I have them if you need them.
Mark


Thanks, Mark. I have some new regular bulbs, put them in and there is an improvement.
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