turn signals
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From: ft myers FL/Munising MI
turn signals
just today on my 85 the left turn signal goes on, doesn't blink...rt is normal.....don't see any bulbs out on the left....can't belive there are two flashers.....before I start reading the FSM thought someone might know....
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There is only one flasher unit, maybe there are 2 flasher circuits inside the one unit, don't know so don't flame me!! lol
I have to check the connection since the metal spring inside the plug may not be making contact.
Same thing happened with the front right headlamp plug, the tang inside the plug was not making contact, i bent it out using a sharp pick and wa-la no more problem.
Check your connection with a test light at the plug, if you have juice, then the tang in the plug is not making proper contact with the bulb tang.
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There are two flashers. The regular turn signal flasher is under the dash on the passenger side. The emergency flasher is inside the center cluster.
Sometimes you can get your symptom if the filaments inside a bulb are shorted together. That happens after one breaks and touches the other filament.
Sometimes you can get your symptom if the filaments inside a bulb are shorted together. That happens after one breaks and touches the other filament.
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Just went out and tried the 4 way flashers....the inside light on the left side doesn't work...although is does come on with the head light switch....
wierd since the inside lights don't come on with the turn signals...do I neede a bulb or a priest???..any quick way to gain access??/.
wierd since the inside lights don't come on with the turn signals...do I neede a bulb or a priest???..any quick way to gain access??/.
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Just went out and tried the 4 way flashers....the inside light on the left side doesn't work...although is does come on with the head light switch....
wierd since the inside lights don't come on with the turn signals...do I neede a bulb or a priest???..any quick way to gain access??/.
wierd since the inside lights don't come on with the turn signals...do I neede a bulb or a priest???..any quick way to gain access??/.
The rear bulbs have two filaments; one for tail lamps and the other for brake/turn. But having only one brake/turn bulb out the flasher should flash faster than normal. Have you also checked the front turn lights??
It's also possible that the bulb socket contacts are corroded and not making contact with the bulb ends.
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Seize the opportunity to clean "ALL" of your exterior lamp sockets and maybe just replace all of the bulbs while you're doing that. Since your problem is left side if you wanted you could start with only the left side sockets for park, stop and turn, three sockets to clean, confirm and three bulbs.
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From: ft myers FL/Munising MI
here's an update....got 4 2057's removed the plate/backup lites...NO WAY can a adult arm reach back there!!!!! The better half can reach it but couldn't press the tab to get it out....after several tries, the light started working so all is well temporarily......got to find some guy with skinny arms for another try....