1980 turn signal issues
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3rd Gear
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1980 turn signal issues
Hi all, first post here and can’t find much in the search.. I have a 1980 and recently after changing dash bulbs, I have no turn signals inside or outside and no reverse lights... fuse ok and flasher ok... hazards do work...
ive testes and have power to the fuse but not the flasher. People say the switch goes bad, but makes me think it’s not that because of the reverse lights?
Any help would be fabulous!
ive testes and have power to the fuse but not the flasher. People say the switch goes bad, but makes me think it’s not that because of the reverse lights?
Any help would be fabulous!
Pro
Joined: Nov 2016
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From: Kelowna British Columbia
Are you getting power to both sides of the fuse on the clips. These contacts corrode . If so the fuse goes to the flasher on dark blue wire. This is the dir/bu fuse right. Don't think changing dash lites have anything to do with it.
Melting Slicks
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From: PHX AZ
Check the grounds assiduously!
ps..neighbor has an antique Mercedes....paid for a shop to replace all the bulbs....Bulbs were correct....but the Tech SLATHERED the bulb holders with dielectic silicone...no worky. Cleaned the bulbs and holders and bingo!
Unkahal
ps..neighbor has an antique Mercedes....paid for a shop to replace all the bulbs....Bulbs were correct....but the Tech SLATHERED the bulb holders with dielectic silicone...no worky. Cleaned the bulbs and holders and bingo!
Unkahal
Melting Slicks
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From: Marietta GA
I Seem to recall changing the front turn signals bulbs, and you have to be careful they are inserted correctly (for a 73 combination two Filament Bulb). Also recheck to ensure you have the correct bulbs?
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Left signal flashes, right stays on
I noticed the front “cornering” (1156) right side marker bulb was out and thought that could be why the corresponding amber (168) direction turn signal just stays on and does not flash. The left side turn signal flashes, so prob not the signal flasher relay. I replaced the bulb and discovered that the bulb would light up but instantly got extremely hot and I was worried about fire hazard. Also, it didn’t fix the problem and the right amber signal bulb still just stayed on and did not flash. Maybe it’s a bad ground wire to the socket? Or maybe the socket is bad ? Any ideas?
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Please start a new thread! Do you have any LED bulbs?
Here's everything I know about the lights in my 80. 100% LEDs, DRLs, turn signals and cornering lights all work.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-learned.html
Here's everything I know about the lights in my 80. 100% LEDs, DRLs, turn signals and cornering lights all work.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-learned.html