I replaced an after market 7 wire turn signal switch, column mounted with a Signal Stat 900. I followed Charlie's excellent Tech Tip only now I have very weak turn and flash.

The SS 900 came as a find from the most recent Winter Junkyard Tour from a military truck with very little wear. Upon pulling the entire unit apart there was very little wear so I buttered it up with a little dielectric grease after cleaning the contacts and installed.

I have front and rear LED signals and have an electronic NAPA flasher.

Questions and observations:

-I have very weak turn signals and 4 way flashers.

-Is the power source very important? I presently have power off a heater switch terminal. Where is the proper power source and is the location critical?

-Was dielectric grease a bad move? Is the grease lessening the available current to switch. I only used a little and applied it with a 'Q-tip'.

-For those of you that have LEDs, what is the 'best flasher'? Part # or source please, thanks.

-I noticed that the unit itself is 'Ground Contact' only via the metal to metal contact of the metal affixing band of the Signal Stat unit and the steering mast. Should I try a separate wire ground from the unit to the frame? It does seem like any paint from the steering mast is going to prevent good metal to metal contact.

Please help, dd/only vehicle. I believe the ensuing discussion and hopeful solution will benefit others.

Thanks to Charlie Harden for excellent Tech Tip!

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