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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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my 69 when using the turn signals both the right and left lights will light up. When I push on the brake pedal the inside turn signal lights light up.

You think it is a)wiring issue b)a bad switch or relay c)something else?

Thanks in advance for any help.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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I have not seen this. Step 1 check the bulbs for 2 contacts & turned into socket good. If turn/brake bulb has 1 contact, wrong bulb(s).
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I suspect that you have a grounding problem with the lights. Remove and clean the connectors for all lighting ground wires.
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Got it figured out. The hazard light switch is bad and when pulled out does not function but made the turn signals act as hazards. Guess I need a new hazard light switch, but at least my signals are working now.
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Originally Posted by DadzC6
Happy Sunday All-

my 69 when using the turn signals both the right and left lights will light up. When I push on the brake pedal the inside turn signal lights light up.

You think it is a)wiring issue b)a bad switch or relay c)something else?

Thanks in advance for any help.
Having a different issue with my '69 turn signals. Sometimes they work as they should and other times they will not activate at all. I've had situations where I'm driving and activate the turn signal and nothing happens (both exterior and dash). The next stop light it all works as should. Any ideas? Thanks
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Originally Posted by tomvanparis
Having a different issue with my '69 turn signals. Sometimes they work as they should and other times they will not activate at all. I've had situations where I'm driving and activate the turn signal and nothing happens (both exterior and dash). The next stop light it all works as should. Any ideas? Thanks
You should probably start a new thread to get more answers but I'd make an offhand guess that your turn signal switch is broken. The plastic tends to deteriorate with age.



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