1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech Discuss 1st generation S-series (1983-1994) general tech topics here.

Turn signals won't blink over brake lights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 11-07-2018, 10:32 AM
kallen90's Avatar
Beginning Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 12
kallen90 is on a distinguished road
Default Turn signals won't blink over brake lights

All 3 bulbs were out in my left light assembly, I replaced all the bulbs (I'm pretty sure I have the right ones, checked 4 times now). When I have my headlights on the blinkers will blink but not bright enough to be seen. If you look you can see one filament flashing, it isn't that noticeable. When I cut the headlights off, the blinkers work just fine.

I have power to all lights.
I have the correct bulbs.
Blinkers work fine when headlights are off.
When headlights are on, 2nd filament flashes but not noticeable enough to be considered a turn signal.

What can I do? I'm stumped!
 
  #2  
Old 11-07-2018, 08:22 PM
Tom A's Avatar
BF Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Northeastern Nevada, USA
Posts: 2,417
Tom A will become famous soon enough
Default

I would start by checking the ground on that side. I think it's on the radiator support near the back of the headlight.
 
  #3  
Old 11-08-2018, 09:07 AM
kallen90's Avatar
Beginning Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 12
kallen90 is on a distinguished road
Default

I'll check the ground in a few but I found a thick black and red wire that isn't connected to anything. Here is a pic. The red wire was cut and tucked up somewhere, one set is the trailer harness of course and the other cut wire is the wire bundle that the trailer harness was spliced into.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jtbwatson
Lighting & Electrical
3
04-04-2013 12:47 PM
Ray_C
Lighting & Electrical
10
03-21-2012 06:06 PM
njudunno
1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
3
10-17-2010 10:03 PM
a_tack
General Chat
8
03-02-2008 03:32 PM
djmiller
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
3
01-11-2008 01:48 PM



Quick Reply: Turn signals won't blink over brake lights



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:50 AM.