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Broken_down? · 03-24-2004, 06:31 PM

Where is it located on a 68 chevy pickup 3/4 ton 2 wheel drive LB 350 SB?

ckhd · 03-24-2004, 07:04 PM

Exactly what part are you asking about? The flasher? The switch?

The flasher is plugged into the fuse box, just above your left foot if you are driving. The switch is in the column.

Broken_down? · 03-24-2004, 07:06 PM

Well the blinker lights come on but stay on. They stopped blinking again. I figure it is a grounding problem. But just curious where to check to make sure th eblink uit is not sying or not grounded properly.

Rich

Hutch · 03-24-2004, 09:47 PM

Broken_down
Check your bulb's first they can cause this problem.
Also if you truck has the rear wiring is modified to accept the trailer light's check there also.
Check the emergency flasher on the column to see if it is operational.
You may also have a wireing problem within the column.
Just some things to check.
The flasher is the round tin looking item attached to the fuse block.

Broken_down? · 03-25-2004, 12:39 AM

this much I know right now. The hazards work fine. The rear wires have been modified for a trailer. Is there a way to test the flasher?

Rich

1969 GMC · 03-25-2004, 12:49 AM

since your hazards still work, the flasher is probably fine. i'd check grounds and lightbulbs. if you still want to test the flasher, i think you can buy a new one for pretty cheap.

72 CustomCamper · 03-25-2004, 01:40 AM

The hazard lights and the blinker lights use different flashers. Just because the hazards work doesn't mean the blinker flasher isn't bad...

Chuck

1969 GMC · 03-25-2004, 02:29 AM

d'oh there i go speaking before thinking. and just a couple weeks ago, my blinker fell out but the hazards still worked.

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2004, 08:06 AM

Quick way to check you flasher, is to swap the two around...the 4 way one for the turn signal one.
However, chances are your going to end up with a bad bulb or a ground problem.

Putter · 03-25-2004, 11:26 AM

Okay, worst case, you have to hang your arm out the window and use the old 'hand signal'. If you have manual steering, you might want to start lifting weights with your right arm so you can crank that wheel while using the left to signal.

sneakysnake · 03-25-2004, 11:50 AM

If all the bulbs light up but just wont flash, then change the flasher on the fuse panel, if you have bulbs that dont light up then you need to fix them first, the resistance from the electricity of the lights causes the flasher to heat up and open.

Broken_down? · 03-25-2004, 01:03 PM

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Okay, worst case, you have to hang your arm out the window and use the old 'hand signal'. If you have manual steering, you might want to start lifting weights with your right arm so you can crank that wheel while using the left to signal.

That what I am doing right now..lol Problem is that the shell on my truck hangs past the side of the cab about 5 or 6 inches. So people or police will not see the hand signals..lol IF I switch the 4 ways to the blinkers, will the blinkers work? Or will all 4 blinkers work @ same time?

Rich

03-24-2004, 07:04 PM	#2
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Exactly what part are you asking about? The flasher? The switch? The flasher is plugged into the fuse box, just above your left foot if you are driving. The switch is in the column. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

03-24-2004, 09:47 PM	#4
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Broken_down Check your bulb's first they can cause this problem. Also if you truck has the rear wiring is modified to accept the trailer light's check there also. Check the emergency flasher on the column to see if it is operational. You may also have a wireing problem within the column. Just some things to check. The flasher is the round tin looking item attached to the fuse block. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

03-25-2004, 12:49 AM	#6
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	since your hazards still work, the flasher is probably fine. i'd check grounds and lightbulbs. if you still want to test the flasher, i think you can buy a new one for pretty cheap. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

03-25-2004, 01:40 AM	#7
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	The hazard lights and the blinker lights use different flashers. Just because the hazards work doesn't mean the blinker flasher isn't bad... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

03-25-2004, 02:29 AM	#8
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	d'oh there i go speaking before thinking. and just a couple weeks ago, my blinker fell out but the hazards still worked. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

03-25-2004, 08:06 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Quick way to check you flasher, is to swap the two around...the 4 way one for the turn signal one. However, chances are your going to end up with a bad bulb or a ground problem.

03-25-2004, 11:26 AM	#10
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Okay, worst case, you have to hang your arm out the window and use the old 'hand signal'. If you have manual steering, you might want to start lifting weights with your right arm so you can crank that wheel while using the left to signal. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-25-2004, 11:50 AM	#11
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	If all the bulbs light up but just wont flash, then change the flasher on the fuse panel, if you have bulbs that dont light up then you need to fix them first, the resistance from the electricity of the lights causes the flasher to heat up and open.



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