Turn signal acting weird w/van tilt. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fade94 · 07-06-2006, 02:11 PM

The emergency flashers work fine. However, the actual turn signals are doing weird things. I just installed the tilt out of a 79 van. All worked great with non tilt column. When I turn on the turnsignal, the bulb lights very, very dim and then will flash brighter, but will take 2-3 seconds between flashes. I feel it is probably the switch.

cdowns · 07-06-2006, 02:25 PM

try taking the connectors apart and spraying both halves with contact cleaner and see if that helps

Bob Moore · 07-06-2006, 08:54 PM

A lot of the van columns come from WORK vans with lots of use and abuse. Many of them are covered with ashes, spilled drinks - soda,beer,coffee,etc. Try using an air hose to clean out the contacts.

07-06-2006, 02:11 PM	#1
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Turn signal acting weird w/van tilt. The emergency flashers work fine. However, the actual turn signals are doing weird things. I just installed the tilt out of a 79 van. All worked great with non tilt column. When I turn on the turnsignal, the bulb lights very, very dim and then will flash brighter, but will take 2-3 seconds between flashes. I feel it is probably the switch. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

07-06-2006, 02:25 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Turn signal acting weird w/van tilt. try taking the connectors apart and spraying both halves with contact cleaner and see if that helps __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-06-2006, 08:54 PM	#3
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Turn signal acting weird w/van tilt. A lot of the van columns come from WORK vans with lots of use and abuse. Many of them are covered with ashes, spilled drinks - soda,beer,coffee,etc. Try using an air hose to clean out the contacts. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow



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