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Mar 23, 2005 | 09:36 AM

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From: Chandler Az

Newbe Here, Need help! need wire diagram or locations of gounds under dash!

This one has me stumped! I have a 99 coupe. The left turn signal is giving me fits. Have replaced the bulbs..... the hazard flasher, and the DLR relay. if the car sits over night the turn signal will work for 6 to 8 normal flashes. Then all goes to hell. the rear flashes as if the front bulb is out. The front flashes normal. If I push in the hazard they all work normal. Now, when the turn signal is on and malfunctioning, you can here the Day light running relay clicking with every flash, in sequence with the front normal flashing light. The relay is only suppose to activate once when the signal is ingaged. Occationally the front will be interupted and not work for a moment. The turn signal indicator in the dash will work normal then as the system defalts the bulb will go dim then out. It will work fine with the hazards. Has anyone got an idea!!!!! This is driving me crazy! Sorry for the length.

Thanks for any help!

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Mar 23, 2005 | 09:52 AM

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From: Spring Tx

Check all the ground connections and plugs. There is one on each side just aft of the headlights. Those connectors can and do get corroded.

Mar 23, 2005 | 11:59 AM

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From: Chandler Az

I have checked the grounds aft of the lights. no sign of corrosion. I do get a weak signal when I hook up a test light. have traced the left turn signal wire (blue with white stripe) back to the radiator fan relay under the hood. from the turn signal under the dash (purple wire) the signal is strong. I wondering why the DLR relay would be clicking repeatedly? could there be another ground somewhere else? I have also replaced the front light socket.

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Mar 23, 2005 | 02:08 PM

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From: Hot Springs AR

Swap out the left and right relays (I think there's two, I don't have my manuals with me at the moment) and see if the problem stays or chases the relay. That'll at least eliminate one problem spot.

HTH, and have a good one,
Mike

Mar 23, 2005 | 02:15 PM

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From: Chandler Az

Hey Mike,
Already tried that, also replaced it with a new one. Still get the clicking after the signal is ingaged. Agian if I let it sit for the night it will work fine for the first 6 to 8 cycles.

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Mar 23, 2005 | 02:23 PM

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From: Anthony TX

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You have a ground issue. I am at work and will try to dig into the books later tonight!

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Mar 23, 2005 | 02:49 PM

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From: Chandler Az

Hi bill, If you were still at extreme I would have stopped by. I live in chandler. your knowledge and help would be greatly apppreciated!!!!
I was hoping you would chime in.

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