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#92250 06/30/2005 3:41 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 70 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 70 | I just got a '52- 5 window 1/2 ton that has the standard accessory clamp on turn signals that work OK except one thing. The indicator light stays on when the turn signal switch is in the center position and illuminates the red jewel in the center position. Previous owner 'fixed' it by covering it with black tape . Is the light supposed to stay on? If not, does anyone have a fix or a wiring diagram.
Thanks,
Ted
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#92251 06/30/2005 6:59 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 345 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 345 | I have the same condition-the center red lens would always be illuminated if I had the light bulb wire hooked up. I just disconnected that wire. I really don't see the need for it-If you're looking down to see the lights, you will see that the blinker is either in the right or left position anyway. Just my $0.02 | | |
#92252 07/01/2005 11:31 AM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | Mine did that until I installed diodes (2) in the leads to the lamps to prevent the feedback. I might be able to find my notes as to which leads, but I did find it by trial and error. Connect the corners one at a time and see which causes the problem. The leads to the front lamps sounds vaguely familiar.
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#92253 07/02/2005 6:00 AM | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,192 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,192 | My pilot light was doing strange things too. I had wrapped the column with rubber before installing the switch - I didn't want the worm clamp chewing up the paint. However, the switch is supposed to ground to the column through the clamp. I ran a ground wire with a blade connector on the end up to the switch - slipped the blade connector under the clamp and tightened it up - problem solved.
Try grounding the switch to see if it helps.
Gord 🇨🇦
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1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
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#92254 07/03/2005 8:25 AM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 926 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 926 | Good thinking Gord;I was just about to suggest a ground problem. It seems to be the cause of a lot of the wiring weirdness I see,and the first thing I suspect. | | |
#92255 07/03/2005 3:53 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 70 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 70 | Wow! Thanks for all the good advice. I'll try grounding the unit, if that doesn't work I'll try then the doides. If neither work - back to the @@XXX!!*** electrical tape.
Thanks to everyone again - this is the best forum I have been on. You actually get real feedback with real fixes. I'm impressed!
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#92256 07/03/2005 4:26 PM | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,438 | I just thought they forgot to include the tape in my kit 
40 Chevy 1/2 ton
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#92257 07/04/2005 4:16 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 70 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 70 | Dennis,
I'll send you mine if the grounding or diode fixes work.
Ted
illegitimi non carborundum
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#92258 07/06/2005 12:27 AM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 | I have the same problem...
I came across a bolter's page a while back, (white, chopped, hot-rodded, pickup) with a flasher unit item number that solved that problem. It was for 12 volt systems though.
I cant find it anymore.
Does that ring a bell for anyone? | | |
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