Most problems in the turn signal or flasher systems can be reduced to defective flashers or bulbs, which are easily replaced. Occasionally, problems in the turn signals are traced to the switch in the steering column, which will require service. F=Front, R=Rear
Problem What To Do
Turn signals light, but do not flash Replace the flasher
No turn signals light on either side Check the fuse. Replace if defective.
Check the flasher by substitution.
Check for open circuit, short circuit or poor ground.
Both turn signals on one side don't work Check for bad bulbs.
Check for bad ground In both housings.
One turn signal light on one side doesn't work Check and/or replace bulb.
Check for corrosion in socket. Clean contacts.
Check for poor ground at socket.
Turn signal flashes too fast or too slow Check any bulb on the side flashing too fast. A heavy-duty bulb is probably installed In place of a regular bulb
Check the bulb flashing too slow. A standard bulb was probably installed in place of a heavy-duty bulb
Check for loose connections or corrosion at the bulb socket
Indicator lights don't work in either direction Check If the turn signals are working
Check the dash indicator lights
Check the flasher by substitution
One Indicator light doesn't light On systems with 1 dash indicator:
- See if the lights work on the same side. Often the filaments have been reversed In systems combining stoplights with taillights and turn signals
- Check the flasher by substitution On systems with 2 Indicators:
- Check the bulbs on the same side
- Check the indicator light bulb
- Check the flasher by substitution
fatseabass wrote:I have fighting with this problem for some time now. My emergency flashers only work on the passenger side, but my signal lights all work left and right. I have been searching the wiring cleaning up grounds but no luck. If anybody has an idea of the problem is please post me or email me.
Speedy Jim wrote:The Hazard switch works by connecting the Left side lamps
AND the Right side lamps together. It then connects both
sets to the Flasher relay.
Unless the wires for the Left side fell off the switch, then the Hazard switch
itself is bad.
Download the diagram here:
http://www.vintagebus.com/wiring/index.html
Get this one:
1974 1303 USA de Y
It's in 4 parts and the Hazard switch issplit up between Sec 1 & 2.
Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/