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Old May 19, 2002 | 05:08 PM
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Default Right blinker issues

Hi,

I have an issue with my '78 L-82.... my right directional blinkers stopped working a few days ago (as well as the brake light on that side), the lights go on when I turn on the headlights tho. To attempt to resolve, I installed new front & rear bulbs and a new flasher on the fuse box. I can't see any obvious wiring related issues...getting frustrated.

Thoughts?

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Old May 20, 2002 | 02:16 PM
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Any thoughts here?
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Old May 20, 2002 | 02:32 PM
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Could be ground problems.. :smash: :smash:
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Old May 20, 2002 | 06:09 PM
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I agree... bad grounds do all sorts of strange things. Corvettes are the worst due to the fibreglass body.. :chevy
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Old May 20, 2002 | 06:30 PM
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Cleaning the bulb socket and the ground on my car fixed the same problem last year. Hope it does the same for yours.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 11:28 AM
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Default Re: Right blinker issues (bigbobbyb)

Also, check the connection between the light housing and the harness to make sure the contact area is clean. A little scraping/cleaning of the contacts got my right front blinker back in action.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 01:07 PM
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Default Re: Right blinker issues (BlueL36)

Thanks for the info.

I have cleaned the plugs for the right front blinker and I got the blinkers to work momentarily (both front and back were working again), now the front one just stays on... No obvious wire issues. I think I am very close...

Bob
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