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Offline Sodium Duck

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I think I have a ground issue...
« on: July 23, 2012, 10:20:01 pm »
Like the title says, I'll bet I have a ground issue. But does anyone know if there is a likely candidate of where it's at based on my symptoms? Or am I going to have a get the wiring diagram and get drunk drink lemonade this weekend playing with wires?

When I put my turn signals on, IF they flash, both rears will flash at the same time (and my license plate light), and whatever front one works fine.

If they DON'T flash, then nothing happens. The turn signal is switched on, but the indicator light on the dash just stays solidly lit.

I wish I had a big slice of pizza right now, I'm hungry.

Maybe the turn signal stalk is broken? Please don't make me buy a volt meter, I don't know how to use it!  ::)
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Re: I think I have a ground issue...
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2012, 10:20:46 pm »
A guy walks into a bar. Ow.
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Offline bd

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Re: I think I have a ground issue...
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2012, 10:27:13 pm »
Before you start tippin the lemonade, try running a jumper between clean, bare metal on the frame and the bed.
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Re: I think I have a ground issue...
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2012, 12:53:45 pm »
since it only happens with the turn signals i would start with them. make sure they have good connections
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Offline Sodium Duck

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Re: I think I have a ground issue...
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2012, 07:25:55 pm »
Bad ground connection on drivers side tail light.

YES!
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Offline Sartobuilt

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Re: I think I have a ground issue...
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2012, 09:28:55 pm »
See, Piece of cake! Nice job, Ground problems can cause alot of confusion
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