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post Jan 27 2008, 04:12 PM
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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?


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post Jan 27 2008, 04:24 PM
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Make sure it's plugged in right. They usually do, but if it's one off, it does really strange things.
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post Jan 27 2008, 04:52 PM
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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?


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

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post Jan 27 2008, 05:16 PM
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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.
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post Jan 27 2008, 05:34 PM
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I'm following too...got the same replacement unit.....
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post Jan 28 2008, 02:12 PM
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Me too, since I sold them. They were German units that were supposed to be plug and play. Hummm.
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post Jan 28 2008, 02:47 PM
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post Jan 28 2008, 07:35 PM
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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?


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post Feb 2 2008, 01:00 PM
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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..
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post Feb 2 2008, 01:10 PM
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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!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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..
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post Feb 2 2008, 06:18 PM
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I have similar issues too. How do I tell if the flasher relay is Ok??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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