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Post by fromthegrave65 on Jul 2, 2016 10:35:47 GMT -5
Hey guys, just wondering on the cluster is the green lights for the turn signals supposed to be always on and then flash when the blinker is on?
Or is it only supposed to be on when flashing?
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Post by BR[] on Jul 2, 2016 13:46:07 GMT -5
Is this a trick question?
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Post by fromthegrave65 on Jul 2, 2016 14:22:38 GMT -5
Ha, I wish it was, but no. I wouldn't think it's always supposed to be on, but it is. It flashes when I use the blinker. Been chasing a number of electrical problems.
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Post by fromthegrave65 on Jul 2, 2016 17:29:14 GMT -5
I guess it's down to the turn signal switch in the column. I've gone through everything else. Flasher is good, new bulbs, chased all the cluster wiring.
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Post by joepadavano on Jul 3, 2016 9:02:42 GMT -5
The dash indicators are fed from the same wires that feed the front turn signal filaments from the switch. The dash indicators should be on the same times that the front turn signals are on. What's going on with the fronts when the dash indicators are lit? Do the dash indicators behave differently if the parking lights are on or off?
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Post by Big Mike on Jul 3, 2016 9:09:31 GMT -5
Definitely should not be on always and then flash when turn signal in use. You can check the wire coming out of the switch at the connector on the column for the turn signals. Should only have alternating power when flashing.
Your issue has only a few sources for the problem. You have the turn signal switch, the dash cluster circuit board, the wiring between items and the fuse box.
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Post by fromthegrave65 on Jul 3, 2016 10:26:46 GMT -5
So I confirmed all exterior lighting is working as its supposed to.
I'll have to check if it behaves different with parking lights on.
Today I'll recheck both sides of the turn signal connector.
Definitely need a new switch either way as its a little wet noodle feeling.
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Post by fromthegrave65 on Jul 22, 2016 11:35:22 GMT -5
Ugh,
We'll I've replaced the headlight and turn signal switches and still have the same problem.
To answer a previous question with parking lights and no lights the signal behaves as it should. With headlights on it stays lit constantly.
I'm going to start tracing between the switch connector and dash connector. It's a mess under there. Really need to rewire the main harness and clean it up.
Electrical is not my strong suit. It's a lesson in patience for sure.
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Post by BR[] on Jul 22, 2016 13:48:58 GMT -5
MY 2 CENTS: if it's only staying on with the headlights, then it has to be a short back feeding power from the headlight. I think I'de look out under the hood.
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