Can I hijack this thread for a similar problem instead of creating a new thread? I have a 1953 3100, with a 12v conversion.

I bought an aftermarket switch from one of the big suppliers, 7 wire. It says it's for 6 or 12v. I pulled the bulb out, and it says it's 12v. I also bought the aftermarket flasher relay.

I wired it accordingly. The difference is that my tail lights are a three bulb type. It has a separate stop, running, and turn signal bulb.

The stop lights work, as do the running lights.

When I put power on the flasher relay, with the turn signal positioned OFF, the 4 way flashers start flashing though the light on the turn signal unit itself does not illuminate.

If I switch the turn signal unit to left or right, the flasher turns off, but the respective turn signal does not flash.

I'm thinking that since the other lights work, it's not a ground issue.

What I am concerned about is that the wiring diagrams instruct me to connect the red wire from the turn signal switch to the brake switch. I'm assuming this is to allow the brake light bulb to be used as both a brake light and a turn signal light. But, I have independent bulbs for both. Could this be the issue, and how could I resolve it?

Also, the bulb in the turn signal unit itself never illuminates. I took it out and put it in something else, and physically it works, but not in the unit. Does this pass current to the other signal wires?

Thanks,
Steven

1953 3100

Melbourne, FL
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