Electronics Need help wiring something up? Thinking of adding an electrical component to your car? Need help troubleshooting that wiring glitch?

No Wipers or Signal lights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 25, 2009 | 12:56 AM
  #1  
lenzjj78's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
No Wipers or Signal lights

1 has anyone had this problem and how did you fix it
2. Ive checked the fuses replace the flasher i have hazards but i seem to have nothing at the switch wich operates blinkers and wipers i dont mind replacing it if this is what it is any suggestions or answers would be appreciated thanks oh its a 89 camaro rs with TBI 305 if it helps
Reply
Old May 25, 2009 | 11:19 AM
  #2  
BigBadLou's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,989
Likes: 9
Car: '91 Z28 convertible
Engine: TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.27 posi disc
Re: No Wipers or Signal lights

You are right, it does sound like the multifunction switch in the steering column is malfunctioning.
Did this problem occur all of a sudden? Did it start happening intermittently first? Or is it a car you just bought?

You can drop the driver side kick panel to gain access to the steering column and you could check the flat connector for the multifunction switch (picture here: http://www.austinthirdgen.org/mkport...-connector.jpg ). The connector might be disconnected by accident.

If you have a test light and would like to test the multifunction switch (via the flat connector) before you replace it, let me know and I can post up a few steps.

Lou

P.S.: It might not be a bad idea to use some punctuation to make it easier on us while reading your posts. Help us help you.
Reply
Old May 25, 2009 | 12:13 PM
  #3  
lenzjj78's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Re: No Wipers or Signal lights

Thanks for the help Lou. I would like the info. on how to test the switch itself. I have checked all the connections there all good. Im going to check for power on the actual connection to make sure im getting power to the switch. I just picked the car up from our family towing company. The car is like brand new, It just needs a paintjob and it was free. again thanks for the help. sorry about the grammar, it was late and I was frusterated.
Reply
Old May 25, 2009 | 01:33 PM
  #4  
BigBadLou's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,989
Likes: 9
Car: '91 Z28 convertible
Engine: TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.27 posi disc
Re: No Wipers or Signal lights

Yup, I'd check the purple wire first. With the key on, it should read 12V (or light up your test light).
If there's no power on the purple wire, you have power or flasher problem.
Btw, have you checked the fuses yet? I haven't seen it mentioned in your posts.

Once you establish you have power on the purple wire, you can flip the turn signal switch upward and with the key on, test power on the dark blue wire and dark green wire. If no power, the switch might be bad.
Then the same procedure for left turn signal: flip the switch downward and test the light blue wire and the yellow wire.

That should tell you if the switch is working or not.

Hope this helps.
Lou
Reply
Old May 25, 2009 | 02:13 PM
  #5  
lenzjj78's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Re: No Wipers or Signal lights

Thanks for the help Lou, and yes ive checked the fuses all good
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dibella989
Electronics
1
Sep 1, 2015 04:12 PM
Randomtask2
Electronics
1
Aug 26, 2015 03:34 PM
Tony Ferrarri
Electronics
1
Aug 11, 2015 07:59 PM
slade5612
Tech / General Engine
1
Aug 11, 2015 07:19 PM
Omega
Interior Parts for Sale
2
Aug 10, 2015 12:46 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:39 AM.