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Offline TRIPLE-GREEN

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Turn signal not working on one side
« on: October 08, 2018 - 03:34:52 PM »
So I replaced the turn signal switch in the column. I was thinking the problem with the signal was that the lever would not hold on that side. So I replaced the switch and it didn't fix the problem. The Hazard flashers work just fine. Signal on the driver side works fine. But passenger side is just dead. I was thinking it was a ground issue. What are your thoughts. 




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Re: Turn signal not working on one side
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2018 - 03:59:18 PM »
If I understand you correctly, they flash with emergency flashers on? If so, it has to be something in the column or the actual turn signal and its associated wiring.
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Re: Turn signal not working on one side
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2018 - 06:49:21 PM »
Then I would think it would need to be down at the Signal because with the recent parts I haven no replaced the entire turn signal wiring in the column. I am kind of wondering if it's a ground do the signals have a ground wire or do they ground at the light? The car does seem to have grounding problems. The marker lamps don't seem to have a ground either.

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Re: Turn signal not working on one side
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2018 - 09:12:57 PM »
What year/car are we discussing here? There is definitely a ground in the system, typically at the lights.
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Re: Turn signal not working on one side
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2018 - 02:28:58 PM »
Sorry man, mine is a 74 Challenger.
Thanks so much you have been really helpful.

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Re: Turn signal not working on one side
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2018 - 02:46:06 PM »
You are welcome. Not to sound "preachy" but wiring isn't that hard, its just frustrating and requires a methodical approach. There is generally a start and end point and wires are either hot or ground. Just determine which wire you want to trace and develop a method of test it. Fortunately a lot of electrical test equipment is now available and cheap on places like Amazon. The best piece of equipment you can get is a Power Probe, it will make life much easier.
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70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
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9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)