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Bill E Bob

07-19-2018 @ 11:35 AM

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Am installing turn signals in my '47 Fordor using the 7 wire unit. Have figured out the front lights, but having trouble conceptualizing the wiring for the rear lights. One wire goes from the turn signal switch to the stop light switch (assume this supplies power to the switch). Now, do the rear brake light wires go to the bulb via tapping into the existing stop light wires at the light fixture or can I tap into the left side at the stop light switch and the right side at the fixture. This is (hopefully) using the existing dual filament bulbs in the rear fixtures.
Any assistance appreciated.
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07-20-2018 @ 1:56 AM

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You will have to cut one rear wire (cut the left rear) then add a wire
from that light up to the switch. Now add a wire at the stop light
switch wire up to the signal switch which is now the right rear and the
other added wire is now left rear. Then add a wire from the stop light
switch up to the turn switch. Hope this is understandable . Better if I
could draw a pic, but my scanner took a dump. There should be a chart on line for a "two rear light system" sam

Bill E Bob

07-20-2018 @ 5:15 AM

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Soooo, as I see it. You remove the wire from the stop light switch that goes to the rear of the car and replace it with the indicated wire from the turn signal switch. Then you remove the stop light connection from the right rear (passenger side) and install a new wire from the turn signal switch.
Next, make a connection to the wire you removed from the stop light switch to the turn signal switch and this will operate the driver's side. At this point, both sides should operate as expected.
Correct?
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07-20-2018 @ 5:58 AM

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William...Did your turn signal switch kit come with the instructions? I am attaching a diagram I found on google.
Perhaps it will help. Good luck, Pat

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Bill E Bob

07-20-2018 @ 10:36 AM

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After some searching and your posts, think I've got it figured out.
Thank You for your assistance GK1918 and Model B.
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07-20-2018 @ 11:53 AM

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I have the same switch and it works fine. Can anyone tell me the secret to getting the indicator bulbs to illuminate when signaling a turn? My brother has the same switch and his do not work also. I never did take the top cover off

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07-20-2018 @ 12:39 PM

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The bulb in your turn signal lever may be a 12V bulb. You will need to get a 6V bulb to fit into your turn signal lever.

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07-20-2018 @ 5:42 PM

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Should be working as my car has a 12v system. I'll take the top cover off to see if any bulbs are present. Thanks for the reply

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07-20-2018 @ 7:11 PM

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You want the indicator bulb to light whether you are turning right or left but you can't just wire them together. I made a small circuit with a couple of diodes to keep the current going to the indicator bulb from turning around and going back to the non-turning side lights. I think some switches do this internally, but I liked the old style switch with the green light on the end of the stalk.

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07-22-2018 @ 3:41 AM

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Yes, only thing is, its better to cut the left driver side just less wire to run.
and that wire and the rear right run all the way to the dash. I my memory serves me I think on the turn switch it's either the grey or brown that goes to the stop light sw. sam

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