Dim turn signal and no running light.

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  1. 77Vista

    77Vista Active Member

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    Okay, here's the problem I'm having. The drivers side turn signal is really dim compared to the passenger side. Then when I have the headlights or running lights on, the front running/turn signal lamp is not on. But when I use the signal it works, just really dim. Its the same regardless if the lights are on or not. All other lamps work as they should.

    I've messed it some, cleaned the connections and tried different bulbs. But its isolated to just the front turn signal/running lamp.

    Any ideas?
     
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    sounds like a ground
     
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    Fat Tedy Island Red Neck

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    Yup, exact same problem when I bout my truck. All the problems were at the tail lites, was under 1 hour to repair both sides. new srews, new holes ( move the ground conection to a fresh point), new conecter to the ground wire, bit of sand paper...
     
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    Can be tested with a wire.

    Just clip one end to the neg terminal of the battery and touch the light socket with the lens off. If the light brightens.... it's a ground somewhere.

    Something I need to do to the starboard front marker of my car come to think of it. :slap:
     
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    Thats exactly what it was, well more like the lack there of. Mr. Mouse decide to chew right through it. But after few minutes its working perfectly.

    Thanks guys!
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    :confused: How do you know it was a mouse? Do you have proof?
     
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    ... Mr. Mouse was found dead today. "Not an accidental death" say authorities "but maybe premeditated murder; entrapment." Details at 10...
     
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    Glad you found it and that was all it was.
     

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