[urq] Ok - Need help cuz I'm lost? - Turn signals

[Louis-Alain Richard]

Hi John,

No Billy Bob here but LaR from QC.

Usually, a stuck turn signal tell you one of two things: you have a burned
bulb (not your case), or you have a ground/wire problem. The confusing thing
is that the hazard circuitry will "force" the bulbs to flash, no matter the
bad ground/wire. But if you look closely at each bulb, you'll see that some
are flashing dimly... sign of the problem.
I had this same problem on my car, traced to a bad connector at the front
right. But if both of your lights are out (and the brake lamps too...), I
would guess that you might have a fried connection at the fusebox. This
would explain all the problems. On my car, the parking lamps quit, forcing
me to replace the fusebox.

If this is the case, bite the bullet and buy a new fusebox (less than
150$CAN), you'll be surprised by the results. Bring a friend, a small chair
and the Bentley's wiring diagram (very important...). Should take you no
more than an afternoon and a six-pack.

Best wishes,

Louis-Alain



> -----Message d'origine-----
> de Chaplen, John
> 
> Here is the basic info...
> 
> 83 URQ - When I turn to use the turn signals either left or right, the
> green arrows just stay on, on the dash. No flashy lights?
> How ever the hazards work fine?
> I have checked the fuses, replaced the turn signal relay, checked the
> grounds at the steering column, I'm getting power at the fuse/fuse box
> for the turn signals.
> When I use the turn signal lever, I have hear and feel the relay click
> one time? is it possible I just got 2 bad turn signal relays?
> I'm assuming that the wiring to the left and right signals is ok since
> the hazards work?(am I right?)
> The rear light panels both have an extra ground strap since that was
> known to weak area...
> (and don't know if it has any correlation, but when I was looking at it
> last night, I could not get my brake lights working either? - but have
> not looked at that yet)
> 
> Any directions or possibilities would be greatly appreciated!
> 
> John Chaplen CNE