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Sniper X · 01-04-2010, 05:17 PM

I replaced my turn signal switch, floor dimmer switch, and the brake light switch. Everything works great but when I turn on my headlights, the right turn indicator in the cab comes on and stays on and the right turn signal doesn't flash outside the truck in front of back, and the rear tail light goes dark except for the side marker light. This is on the 1974 4x2 btw....any ideas?

clinebarger · 01-04-2010, 05:21 PM

Check all grounds. the headlight grounds are on the core support.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-04-2010, 05:23 PM

check the turn signal wiring harness make sure its in right and also make sure nothing could be arcing

Sniper X · 01-04-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

check the turn signal wiring harness make sure its in right and also make sure nothing could be arcing

Already did that, and it is all plugged in right at the connector. I tend to think it may be a ground deal at the headlights so I will check that tonight...any other ideas while I am online?

**old Rusty C10** · 01-04-2010, 06:28 PM

only other thing that comes to mind are you sure you have the right bulbs in the sockets? i had a problem when i had an 1156 in an 1157 socket

Sniper X · 01-04-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

only other thing that comes to mind are you sure you have the right bulbs in the sockets? i had a problem when i had an 1156 in an 1157 socket

I actually think that is it...I only had an 1156 to put in the fornt and thats what is in there....I sure hope so!

thanks for the reminder!

Kevin

Restrorob · 01-04-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

only other thing that comes to mind are you sure you have the right bulbs in the sockets? i had a problem when i had an 1156 in an 1157 socket

What's this !!! We have a psychic on the board ?

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 01-04-2010, 07:46 PM

No just the voice of painful experience.

84cheby · 01-04-2010, 09:06 PM

i actually had pretty much the same problem execpt both my indicaters lit up. and also my gas gauge would drop wayyyyyy below E when ever i would turn my lights on. i had a spare cluster layin around swapped it in. problem solved.

01-04-2010, 05:17 PM	#1
Sniper X Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albuquerque New mexico Posts: 169	Electrical weirdness I replaced my turn signal switch, floor dimmer switch, and the brake light switch. Everything works great but when I turn on my headlights, the right turn indicator in the cab comes on and stays on and the right turn signal doesn't flash outside the truck in front of back, and the rear tail light goes dark except for the side marker light. This is on the 1974 4x2 btw....any ideas?

01-04-2010, 05:21 PM	#2
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Electrical weirdness Check all grounds. the headlight grounds are on the core support.

01-04-2010, 05:23 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,284	Re: Electrical weirdness check the turn signal wiring harness make sure its in right and also make sure nothing could be arcing __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-04-2010, 06:28 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,284	Re: Electrical weirdness only other thing that comes to mind are you sure you have the right bulbs in the sockets? i had a problem when i had an 1156 in an 1157 socket __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-04-2010, 07:46 PM	#8
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: Electrical weirdness No just the voice of painful experience. __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

01-04-2010, 09:06 PM	#9
84cheby Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palm Bay Posts: 5	Re: Electrical weirdness i actually had pretty much the same problem execpt both my indicaters lit up. and also my gas gauge would drop wayyyyyy below E when ever i would turn my lights on. i had a spare cluster layin around swapped it in. problem solved. Last edited by 84cheby; 01-04-2010 at 09:07 PM.



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