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Re: Turn signals not working properly
[Re: 70HemiGTX]
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03/22/14 02:48 PM
03/22/14 02:48 PM
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OK. So my turnsignals didn't work on my 68 Dart. I put in a new switch and now they still don't work correctly. If I turn the 4-ways on they work fine. If I turn the directionals on, they will blink a few (3,4,5 or so) times then they will stop. They may start back up again but just at a sporadic blink. When they stop, you can hear the blinker relay do the first "tink", but not the second "tonk" (for lack of better words). When they stop the are dark, not illuminated. What am I missing???
There are two flashers, the easy one to find and get to is for the hazards. The hard one to find and get to is for the turn signals.
The hard one ls bolted to the pass side of the ash tray housing on an A body, IIRC. I suppose you could pull the glove box liner out to get to it.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.
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Re: Turn signals not working properly
[Re: 70HemiGTX]
#1596660
03/22/14 04:04 PM
03/22/14 04:04 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,073 Niles , Ohio
therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Niles , Ohio
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Toss the old metal type and get one of the new electronic types.They are about 10 or 12 bucks at any parts store.they work great.My 65 had a problem that they were either too fast or too slow.It fixed that problem and they work great.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: Turn signals not working properly
[Re: 70HemiGTX]
#1596664
03/22/14 06:32 PM
03/22/14 06:32 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 15,377 Omaha Ne
TJP
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The old style flashers use a bi-metallic spring with contact points. when cool, the spring closes the points. When you complete the circuit via the TS switch the current flows through the spring to the contact points. The current passing through the spring heats it up and causes it to spring open (TINK) and breaks the current flow through the contacts When the spring cools it closes the points again (tink) and re establishes current flow. As previously mentioned you most likely have a bad flasher Note that using LED lights will not draw enough current for the old style flashers to work. Also note that a burn out bulb or bad ground can also cause problems as either can affect the amount of current passing through the spring thereby altering its "timing"
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