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jb1016 · 06-01-2011, 01:15 AM

So, tonight, I found that my hazards continue to flash after I put the truck in gear. Obviously, that's not normal for these trucks, and mine have never done that before tonight. Any idea what this means?
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89chevsj · 06-01-2011, 02:08 AM

could it have somthing to do with your taillight mod?

Restrorob · 06-01-2011, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jb1016

Any idea what this means?

Ahhh.....Ya forgot to turn um off ?!?!?

jb1016 · 06-01-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 89chevsj

could it have somthing to do with your taillight mod?

I doubt it, cuz the lights are just plug and play. Plus I've had the new lights (with resistors in the system to keep them from fast-flashing) on the truck for a couple years, and this just started.

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Ahhh.....Ya forgot to turn um off ?!?!?

ChevLoRay · 06-01-2011, 10:18 AM

Do you mean that when you put your foot on the brake pedal to put it in gear, that they still flash? That's the only way I can interpret your statement. I know mine will flash when I'm in gear, but not while my foot is on the brake.

jb1016 · 06-01-2011, 07:05 PM

Don, you're right. I just got mixed up -- they don't stop flashing when you put it in gear, they stop flashing when you put your foot on the brake.

I feel really dumb. Thanks for setting me straight!

ChevLoRay · 06-01-2011, 07:21 PM

Good. I was trying to figure out how it could be anything else. Furrin' trucks, with the amber turn signals, will flash the emergency (red) lights when you're on the brake, but not this series. Thanks for letting us know.

dragginmetal · 06-01-2011, 08:40 PM

This is some cool info. I never knew the flashers stopped. I had to go outside and check that out.

....Anybody know why they stop?

dragginmetal · 06-01-2011, 09:58 PM

Nevermind........ Wife slapped me straight! Realized brakes and flashers cant work at the same time on. lol

knightowl73 · 06-02-2011, 01:22 AM

lmfao!!! I learned somethin today AND it was funny as hell!

On a serious note though, its a safety thing. Just imagine having to call your buddy to pull ya with a rope/chain back to the house at 3am. youd fer sure want your brake lights to work over the emer flashers, otherwise they probably wouldnt stop when you did, and without it running with no vac, you would be stopping rather more quickly I assume. Wonder how the insurance co would handle that one? Im a bodyman, I'd really like to know. (Could be useful)

06-01-2011, 02:08 AM	#2
89chevsj error 404 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: soldotna alaska Posts: 1,252	Re: OK, that's weird... could it have somthing to do with your taillight mod? __________________ 89 Chevy swb 350 "SJ" DD turned parts truck. SOLD 90 Chevy ext cab loooongbed. "storm trooper" Rust In Peace. 06 Kia sorento wife's car 06 charger srt8 "lucifer" my toy '12 Kia optima

06-01-2011, 10:18 AM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: OK, that's weird... Do you mean that when you put your foot on the brake pedal to put it in gear, that they still flash? That's the only way I can interpret your statement. I know mine will flash when I'm in gear, but not while my foot is on the brake. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-01-2011, 07:21 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: OK, that's weird... Good. I was trying to figure out how it could be anything else. Furrin' trucks, with the amber turn signals, will flash the emergency (red) lights when you're on the brake, but not this series. Thanks for letting us know. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-01-2011, 08:40 PM	#8
dragginmetal here, just not logged in Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tx Posts: 1,011	Re: OK, that's weird... This is some cool info. I never knew the flashers stopped. I had to go outside and check that out. ....Anybody know why they stop? __________________ Mike 88 GMC "GOT BORED" several truck pics a few '88-'98 pics more pics

06-01-2011, 09:58 PM	#9
dragginmetal here, just not logged in Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tx Posts: 1,011	Re: OK, that's weird... Nevermind........ Wife slapped me straight! Realized brakes and flashers cant work at the same time on. lol __________________ Mike 88 GMC "GOT BORED" several truck pics a few '88-'98 pics more pics

06-02-2011, 01:22 AM	#10
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: OK, that's weird... lmfao!!! I learned somethin today AND it was funny as hell! On a serious note though, its a safety thing. Just imagine having to call your buddy to pull ya with a rope/chain back to the house at 3am. youd fer sure want your brake lights to work over the emer flashers, otherwise they probably wouldnt stop when you did, and without it running with no vac, you would be stopping rather more quickly I assume. Wonder how the insurance co would handle that one? Im a bodyman, I'd really like to know. (Could be useful) __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs Last edited by knightowl73; 06-02-2011 at 01:27 AM.



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