Left turn signal stuck ON
11-28-2012, 09:08 AM
#1
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Left turn signal stuck ON
So, I woke up this morning and went out to warm up my truck. It started right up, I cranked up the heat/defroster, and closed the door to go back in the house for more coffee. That's when I noticed the signal light on the mirror flicker. I stood there and watched for a few minutes; it flickered some more, then just started blinking as if it was on. I checked the lever, and it was in the center position. If I put the lever up (right), the right signal doesn't work at all. When it's in the center or down (left) the left is on. 
Anyone? Any ideas?
Thanks in advance...
Anyone? Any ideas?
Thanks in advance...
11-28-2012, 10:34 AM
#4
So, I woke up this morning and went out to warm up my truck. It started right up, I cranked up the heat/defroster, and closed the door to go back in the house for more coffee. That's when I noticed the signal light on the mirror flicker. I stood there and watched for a few minutes; it flickered some more, then just started blinking as if it was on. I checked the lever, and it was in the center position. If I put the lever up (right), the right signal doesn't work at all. When it's in the center or down (left) the left is on.
Anyone? Any ideas?
Thanks in advance...
Anyone? Any ideas?
Thanks in advance...
11-28-2012, 10:41 AM
#5
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This emphasizes the importance of good, solid, insulated connections because vibrations can cause (will cause) issues later.
11-28-2012, 10:42 AM
#6
Close... a bad ground wire in the "mirror reflector-to-turn signal" mod. (I did the one where the LED's flash alternately of the OEM). All fixed now.
This emphasizes the importance of good, solid, insulated connections because vibrations can cause (will cause) issues later.
This emphasizes the importance of good, solid, insulated connections because vibrations can cause (will cause) issues later.
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Greg Owen (11-28-2012)
10-14-2016, 12:31 PM
#7
Same problem
Close... a bad ground wire in the "mirror reflector-to-turn signal" mod. (I did the one where the LED's flash alternately of the OEM). All fixed now.
This emphasizes the importance of good, solid, insulated connections because vibrations can cause (will cause) issues later.
This emphasizes the importance of good, solid, insulated connections because vibrations can cause (will cause) issues later.
I have same problem. Signal (left ) stays on and signal( right) is off.
How can i fix it myself? Where is the ground wire?
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10-14-2016, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg Owen View Post
Close... a bad ground wire in the "mirror reflector-to-turn signal" mod. (I did the one where the LED's flash alternately of the OEM). All fixed now.
This emphasizes the importance of good, solid, insulated connections because vibrations can cause (will cause) issues later.
I have same problem. Signal (left ) stays on and signal( right) is off.
How can i fix it myself? Where is the ground wire?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg Owen View Post
Close... a bad ground wire in the "mirror reflector-to-turn signal" mod. (I did the one where the LED's flash alternately of the OEM). All fixed now.
This emphasizes the importance of good, solid, insulated connections because vibrations can cause (will cause) issues later.
I have same problem. Signal (left ) stays on and signal( right) is off.
How can i fix it myself? Where is the ground wire?
10-14-2016, 08:07 PM
#10
Weekend Warrior!
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Did you do any mods involving the turn signals?? Mirror reflectors to signals?? If yes, check your own grounds first.
If not, start checking the individual ground wires at each turn signal bulb. Make sure you have solid connections.
One final check is up under the steering column. The turn signals are GROUND activated, not POWER activated (a common misconception). But getting up in that wire harness and checking could lead to a can of worms!
Check the easy obvious ground connections first.
Good luck!!
If not, start checking the individual ground wires at each turn signal bulb. Make sure you have solid connections.
One final check is up under the steering column. The turn signals are GROUND activated, not POWER activated (a common misconception). But getting up in that wire harness and checking could lead to a can of worms!
Check the easy obvious ground connections first.
Good luck!!