Topic: Turn Signals


sarahcecelia    -- 01-04-2021 @ 4:05 PM
  With no lights on, the signal lights, L and R, blink nicely. But when I put parking lights on, or headlights on, they blink weakly.

The turn signal system is Factory from Ford, and I'm running on a 6 volt system. I just got back from a 20 mile ride, so the battery is not down; because I also wanted to re-check the (2) idle mixture adjustments; so I turned the key on, pushed the starter button, and it started back up instantly!

When I pulled back in the garage I thought I would just check them, because the ride was in the daylight;, and I wanted to be assured that people were seeing them when I made turns.

What's up wth the signal lights that causes that???! MY MISTAKE- THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE GENERAL FORD DISCUSSION!

Regards, Steve Lee

This message was edited by sarahcecelia on 1-24-21 @ 5:31 AM


37RAGTOPMAN    -- 01-05-2021 @ 5:34 AM
  hi Steve Lee
I would start by checking the grounds on the lights,
temporary run a another wire from light socket to a ground, see if this make a difference
also check the contacts on the bulbs, and sockets,
hope this helps 37Ragtopman


42oink    -- 01-14-2021 @ 8:57 AM
  Perhaps the wires or connections on the sockets are reversed.


sarahcecelia    -- 01-24-2021 @ 5:27 AM
  That's a possibility that I'll look into!

Regards, Steve Lee


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