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Turn signal switch indicator lights #677498 09/13/2010 1:22 AM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 789 Michigan F fonz8261 'Bolter
fonz8261 'Bolter F Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 789 Michigan	I have a '48 Chevy 1/2 ton p.u. I actually have 2 good working turn signal switches (chrome Yankee Turnflex and black Signal-Stat 900), both 7-wire, that I can use. All lights work around the truck as they should. However, on each switch the indicator lights on the faceplate will not work. When tested, each will light up. What's happening here? 1948 Chevy 1/2-Ton 5-Window Deluxe More pix in the Bolt Bucket

Re: Turn signal switch indicator lights fonz8261 #677702 09/15/2010 1:22 AM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Parker County Texas Cletis Extreme Gabster
Cletis Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Parker County Texas	The pilot light on the unit is lit by the "P" terminal of a 3 prong flasher. That terminal could be burned out. "It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964 1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100 1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog" 1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.

Re: Turn signal switch indicator lights Cletis #677717 09/15/2010 2:04 AM
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 38 Minnesota J jrbusch Wrench Fetcher
jrbusch Wrench Fetcher J Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 38 Minnesota	Do not forget having a good ground.

Re: Turn signal switch indicator lights jrbusch #677744 09/15/2010 3:01 AM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 789 Michigan F fonz8261 'Bolter
fonz8261 'Bolter F Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 789 Michigan	This is good advice. The 3-pronged flasher is relatively new--what would cause it to be burned out? Also, any thoughts as to where the ground problem could be? 1948 Chevy 1/2-Ton 5-Window Deluxe More pix in the Bolt Bucket

Re: Turn signal switch indicator lights fonz8261 #677795 09/15/2010 6:26 AM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Parker County Texas Cletis Extreme Gabster
Cletis Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Parker County Texas	The switch housing has to be grounded to the column. "It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964 1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100 1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog" 1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.

Re: Turn signal switch indicator lights Cletis #678234 09/17/2010 3:11 AM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 Iowa T twotone 'Bolter
twotone 'Bolter T Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 Iowa	darn Cletis, I've been racking my brain over this ever since I put my Signal Stat in. I think you just fixed my problem. Now maybe I wont drive two miles with my turn signal on Vintage Car Artist

Re: Turn signal switch indicator lights twotone #680349 09/25/2010 2:40 AM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 789 Michigan F fonz8261 'Bolter
fonz8261 'Bolter F Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 789 Michigan	It was the #$@%& turn signal flasher "P" prong! Found a 6v flasher @ local CarQuest Automotive and all is well now! Got to love problem-solving the electrical problems. Thanks for all the help guys! 1948 Chevy 1/2-Ton 5-Window Deluxe More pix in the Bolt Bucket

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