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Offline 77IndyStepside

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Turn Signal Fuse
« on: June 18, 2015, 12:00:06 AM »
On my 77 GMC High Sierra Stepside - where in the under-dash fuse block is the fuse that powers the turn signals?  I see the large relay at the bottom - but my turn signals are not even getting power - so I think i have a fuse problem.  But cannot seem to find one marked as turn signals.  Thanks for the help.  Turn signals dont even light up let alone blink at this point.  Brake lights and running lights work fine in the rear. 

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Re: Turn Signal Fuse
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2015, 01:46:41 AM »
The fuse marked "B/U LPS - DIR SIG" is located near the bottom of the block.  Use a test light to probe both ends of the fuse with the ignition switched on.  Ignition power feeds the lower end of the fuse.  The upper end of the fuse connects to the directional signal flasher.  Over long periods, corrosion can accumulate between the fuse sockets and metal endcaps of the fuses.  When probing for power, always probe both the fuse socket clips and the endcaps of the fuses to verify good electrical connections between the fuses and their sockets.
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Re: Turn Signal Fuse
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2015, 08:14:24 AM »
Thank you very much BD for that information - very helpful.  Will go check it out this afternoon and see if I do indeed have a bad fuse.

Much appreciated...

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Re: Turn Signal Fuse
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2015, 09:14:08 AM »
You are quite welcome....
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Re: Turn Signal Fuse
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2015, 01:55:15 PM »
That did the trick BD - was definitely a bad fuse - people now know if I am turning right, left or going straight! 

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Re: Turn Signal Fuse
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2015, 02:32:53 PM »
Outstanding!
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Re: Turn Signal Fuse
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2015, 10:41:12 PM »
Hey BD - follow-up question.  I have blown through 2 more fuses today with my turn signals.  The fuse bank seems to indicate that its a 15 amp fuse for that position - but I'm burning those up - put a more heavy duty fuse in there or do I have a larger problem? 

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Re: Turn Signal Fuse
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2015, 11:27:30 PM »
You need to figure out where the short is.  Remove the lower flasher near the DIR SIG fuse, install a new fuse and with the transmission in Park turn the ignition on.  Does the fuse blow?  Next, with the ignition still on, shift into Reverse.  Does the fuse blow?
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