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Sinister · 07-25-2002, 07:16 PM

turn signal indicator lamp in the dash is lit when i turn on my headlights...
the turn signal itself doesn't light up as a running light, but does function as a turn signal if that makes any sense...

also i think my windshield wiper motor is dead, tried grounding the connections at the motor but get nothing...
if i replace the motor does it come with the washer pump?
and what's the easiest way to get the washer arms off?

Gordo · 07-25-2002, 09:06 PM

Signal indicator lighting up when you turn on headlights tells me that a signal/parking light assembly up front is loose and not grounding correctly. What year is this? Have you checked the fuse for your wipers? Unless you order a wiper with washer pump, it comes without washer pump.

Sinister · 07-25-2002, 10:08 PM

i'll check the ground on that...
i checked the fuse for the wipers, but maybe for giggles & $h%ts, i'll swap it out...
it's a '72, i thought the washer was integral with the pump on these...
oh, what's the easiest way to get the wiper arms off if i have to swap out the pump?

70shortnphat · 07-25-2002, 10:27 PM

I had that left dash arrow on with lights thing happen to me a few of times. But it just went away. and has not happened in months. If you find the problem let me know so I might fix mine if it does this again.

6869704X4 · 07-26-2002, 12:59 AM

I got a set of metal picks from Wal-mart. The ones with the yellow and black handles. PM brand. Use the 90 degree to get under the clip that locks it down, then pull it off. Careful of the paint if you got a purty one. Might need something to help pry up the wiper off the splines if they been on awhile.

Longhorn Man · 07-26-2002, 07:52 AM

The turn signal light is desined to come on when ever you burn out a light. It is a warning. It also does that if there are problems in the circuit, but that is a secondary thing, not really designed for it.

Lippyp · 07-26-2002, 12:28 PM

Well aint it amazing the things you learn hanging around these boards. I have had the turn signal light problem intermitantly since I got my truck. I never knew it was designed to function as a warning light...better go and check my bulbs as it is doing it at the moment. (and my grounds) kinda possible that it's a bad ground as the front turn signals are in the wrong opening in the grille (previous owners mistake)

Sinister · 07-26-2002, 01:56 PM

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I got a set of metal picks from Wal-mart. The ones with the yellow and black handles. PM brand. Use the 90 degree to get under the clip that locks it down, then pull it off. Careful of the paint if you got a purty one. Might need something to help pry up the wiper off the splines if they been on awhile.

i somehow remember some kinda tool to pry the arms off the splines...

thanks for the help y'all, now i'm psyched to get out there and get some of this taken care of...

07-25-2002, 07:16 PM	#1
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	ywt more electrical questions... turn signal indicator lamp in the dash is lit when i turn on my headlights... the turn signal itself doesn't light up as a running light, but does function as a turn signal if that makes any sense... also i think my windshield wiper motor is dead, tried grounding the connections at the motor but get nothing... if i replace the motor does it come with the washer pump? and what's the easiest way to get the washer arms off? __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-25-2002, 09:06 PM	#2
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Signal indicator lighting up when you turn on headlights tells me that a signal/parking light assembly up front is loose and not grounding correctly. What year is this? Have you checked the fuse for your wipers? Unless you order a wiper with washer pump, it comes without washer pump. __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

07-25-2002, 10:08 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	i'll check the ground on that... i checked the fuse for the wipers, but maybe for giggles & $h%ts, i'll swap it out... it's a '72, i thought the washer was integral with the pump on these... oh, what's the easiest way to get the wiper arms off if i have to swap out the pump? __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

07-25-2002, 10:27 PM	#4
70shortnphat "See the U.S.A....." Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Richmond TX. Posts: 269	I had that left dash arrow on with lights thing happen to me a few of times. But it just went away. and has not happened in months. If you find the problem let me know so I might fix mine if it does this again. __________________ 1970 short bed fleetside 1949 all origional chevy 3600 1974 camaro Richmond , Texas(just S.W.of Houston)

07-26-2002, 12:59 AM	#5
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	I got a set of metal picks from Wal-mart. The ones with the yellow and black handles. PM brand. Use the 90 degree to get under the clip that locks it down, then pull it off. Careful of the paint if you got a purty one. Might need something to help pry up the wiper off the splines if they been on awhile. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

07-26-2002, 07:52 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The turn signal light is desined to come on when ever you burn out a light. It is a warning. It also does that if there are problems in the circuit, but that is a secondary thing, not really designed for it.

07-26-2002, 12:28 PM	#7
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Well aint it amazing the things you learn hanging around these boards. I have had the turn signal light problem intermitantly since I got my truck. I never knew it was designed to function as a warning light...better go and check my bulbs as it is doing it at the moment. (and my grounds) kinda possible that it's a bad ground as the front turn signals are in the wrong opening in the grille (previous owners mistake) __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission



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