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krazy_texan · 04-01-2004, 01:41 AM

ok i go out today to work on the wiring of my truck, well i got the blinkers working my problem is that my left blinker works great but when i turn on my right blinker both blinkers come on very dim and both blink as if the emergency flashers where on, what could this be

**too much stuff** · 04-01-2004, 01:59 AM

Sounds like a bad ground somewhere...

bpmcgee · 04-01-2004, 03:15 AM

Definitely something up with the turn signal switch. Could your hazard button be partially depressed?

This happens as some of the current reaches ground through the other light.

Brian

emmett · 04-01-2004, 03:38 AM

I agree with toomuchstuff you have a bad ground some where I would check ground conection at light buckets lot a times just tightening the screw a little will do it . Check right side first.
Good Luck EMMETT

Blue Beard · 04-01-2004, 09:43 AM

Have to believe its a ground also...

Putter · 04-01-2004, 11:03 AM

Hey, when you turn on that right blinker, do all 4 lights (front/back) blink dim? Once, I got a single element bulb into a double element outlet (taillight) and that happened. It fit, and the single 'nub' was able to touch both posts in the socket. When I would use that side on the signals, power would hit the little 'nub' on the lightbulb, and feed across to the running light post in the socket, thus lighting up all of my running lights, but they were dim and would blink. That is just a quick thought.

68speedalert · 04-01-2004, 03:34 PM

have also had a bulb cause the problem. Filament for the turn signal breaks, drops down on the taillight filament, and all the turn signals blink, although dimmer than normal because of the taillight circuit is blinking. Check the right bulbs, front and rear. probably front, unless all the lights come on with the brake light, then it's the rear.

Ground is also something to look at.

WRMZ71 · 04-01-2004, 11:54 PM

Had the exact same problem you stated about 2 months ago. All the dash lights inside the cab were blinking too. I tore about every wiring harness on that truck looking for a shorted wire. I even tore the dang fuse box apart thinking some wires were touching there. What it ended up being was the front turn signals that are in the bumper on my 71. The little socket they sit in is held in the body of the blinker by the metal on the back of the socket being bent down. This is a main ground point. The socket was just a little loose in there and it was causing power from the blinkers to jump across and go back through the headlight wiring causing everything dealing with my headlights to blink with the flasher. You can isolate which one is doing it by pulling the rubber connector apart thats in the radiator support. If you pull it apart and they quit blinking then jackpot thats your problem light. Just that for a thought but like they said I'd check the bulbs first.

**GSFMECH** · 04-02-2004, 12:52 AM

I agree on checking the bulbs, I've had those "nubs" get mashed together and do the same thing.
Mike

MAC67 · 04-02-2004, 01:46 AM

sounds like a ground to me alos , i have them have bad grounds on my blazer and on my 57 , when you would step on the brake all the parking lights would come on lol

04-01-2004, 01:41 AM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	help, my truck is krazier than me ok i go out today to work on the wiring of my truck, well i got the blinkers working my problem is that my left blinker works great but when i turn on my right blinker both blinkers come on very dim and both blink as if the emergency flashers where on, what could this be __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

04-01-2004, 01:59 AM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,815	Sounds like a bad ground somewhere... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

04-01-2004, 03:38 AM	#4
emmett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kaukauna WI Posts: 193	dim lights I agree with toomuchstuff you have a bad ground some where I would check ground conection at light buckets lot a times just tightening the screw a little will do it . Check right side first. Good Luck EMMETT __________________ Kaukauna WI Airplaines don't land here they are sucked down

04-01-2004, 09:43 AM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Have to believe its a ground also... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-01-2004, 11:03 AM	#6
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Hey, when you turn on that right blinker, do all 4 lights (front/back) blink dim? Once, I got a single element bulb into a double element outlet (taillight) and that happened. It fit, and the single 'nub' was able to touch both posts in the socket. When I would use that side on the signals, power would hit the little 'nub' on the lightbulb, and feed across to the running light post in the socket, thus lighting up all of my running lights, but they were dim and would blink. That is just a quick thought. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-01-2004, 03:15 AM	#3
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Definitely something up with the turn signal switch. Could your hazard button be partially depressed? This happens as some of the current reaches ground through the other light. Brian

04-01-2004, 03:34 PM	#7
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	have also had a bulb cause the problem. Filament for the turn signal breaks, drops down on the taillight filament, and all the turn signals blink, although dimmer than normal because of the taillight circuit is blinking. Check the right bulbs, front and rear. probably front, unless all the lights come on with the brake light, then it's the rear. Ground is also something to look at. __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

04-01-2004, 11:54 PM	#8
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Had the exact same problem you stated about 2 months ago. All the dash lights inside the cab were blinking too. I tore about every wiring harness on that truck looking for a shorted wire. I even tore the dang fuse box apart thinking some wires were touching there. What it ended up being was the front turn signals that are in the bumper on my 71. The little socket they sit in is held in the body of the blinker by the metal on the back of the socket being bent down. This is a main ground point. The socket was just a little loose in there and it was causing power from the blinkers to jump across and go back through the headlight wiring causing everything dealing with my headlights to blink with the flasher. You can isolate which one is doing it by pulling the rubber connector apart thats in the radiator support. If you pull it apart and they quit blinking then jackpot thats your problem light. Just that for a thought but like they said I'd check the bulbs first.

04-02-2004, 12:52 AM	#9
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	I agree on checking the bulbs, I've had those "nubs" get mashed together and do the same thing. Mike

04-02-2004, 01:46 AM	#10
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	sounds like a ground to me alos , i have them have bad grounds on my blazer and on my 57 , when you would step on the brake all the parking lights would come on lol



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