Turn signal blues...

Chris_H · 07-24-2002, 06:31 PM

Ok I am hoping you guys can help me here. It seems when I use my turn signal, either left or right, sometimes it will work, and sometimes it will freeze either on or off. Other times it will just get real dim and REAL slow. I changed out the flasher fuse for the flashers and the brake light, and of course no such luck. Do we have a turn signal relay somewhere that may have gone bad? I am stumped with this one. Its kind of annoying, and with the way they drive here in New Mexico, it won't be too long before somebody hits me.

Chris

avbcon12 · 07-24-2002, 08:32 PM

you said you replaced the "flasher fuse" but did you replace the flasher itself? i dont even think there is a flasher fuse... and check to see if all the bulbs are good..

take care,
adam

Chris_H · 07-24-2002, 08:59 PM

Ok, they work most of the time. In fact, they work all the time, except that they run pretty slow at times when flashing, and sometimes freeze when they flash. So sometimes it just looks like I have my parking lights on. This happens both it my lights on and off. Doesn't matter what time of day. It seems when I messed with fuse box by moving it around since its not screwed in like it should be, it would work better at times and then it would go right back to where it was the first time. Does this help anymore?

Chris

84LX89GT · 07-24-2002, 11:59 PM

Have you checked the actual round flasher itself. My dad's '87 Jeep Cherokee did the same thing and i'd kick the fuse box (at the flasher) to get it going again. It should be right there on the fuse box. It may also be an intermittent or weak ground, so that would be something to check. Also, take out the flasher and check to make sure that the wire terminals aren't corroded, broken and that they're not stretched open.
Good luck, keep us posted!

Bad89stang · 07-25-2002, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 84LX89GT
My dad's '87 Jeep Cherokee did the same thing and i'd kick the fuse box (at the flasher) to get it going again.

Now that's ghetto! LOL No harm intended... Just thought it was funny!

avbcon12 · 07-25-2002, 07:37 AM

ill say it again, replace the flasher...

adam

LX5liter · 07-25-2002, 11:55 AM

Replace the flasher and if it still does it then you have a bad/intermittent ground somewhere (indicated by the slow flashing and dimness).

07-24-2002, 06:31 PM	#1
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Turn signal blues... Ok I am hoping you guys can help me here. It seems when I use my turn signal, either left or right, sometimes it will work, and sometimes it will freeze either on or off. Other times it will just get real dim and REAL slow. I changed out the flasher fuse for the flashers and the brake light, and of course no such luck. Do we have a turn signal relay somewhere that may have gone bad? I am stumped with this one. Its kind of annoying, and with the way they drive here in New Mexico, it won't be too long before somebody hits me. Chris __________________ 1987 LX, Best times: 13.47 @ 102.49, 1.80 60ft 6900' DA

07-24-2002, 08:32 PM	#2
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	you said you replaced the "flasher fuse" but did you replace the flasher itself? i dont even think there is a flasher fuse... and check to see if all the bulbs are good.. take care, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

07-24-2002, 11:59 PM	#4
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	Have you checked the actual round flasher itself. My dad's '87 Jeep Cherokee did the same thing and i'd kick the fuse box (at the flasher) to get it going again. It should be right there on the fuse box. It may also be an intermittent or weak ground, so that would be something to check. Also, take out the flasher and check to make sure that the wire terminals aren't corroded, broken and that they're not stretched open. Good luck, keep us posted! __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

07-25-2002, 07:37 AM	#6
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	ill say it again, replace the flasher... adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

07-25-2002, 11:55 AM	#7
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	Replace the flasher and if it still does it then you have a bad/intermittent ground somewhere (indicated by the slow flashing and dimness). __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

07-24-2002, 08:59 PM	#3
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Ok, they work most of the time. In fact, they work all the time, except that they run pretty slow at times when flashing, and sometimes freeze when they flash. So sometimes it just looks like I have my parking lights on. This happens both it my lights on and off. Doesn't matter what time of day. It seems when I messed with fuse box by moving it around since its not screwed in like it should be, it would work better at times and then it would go right back to where it was the first time. Does this help anymore? Chris

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