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

Turn Signal Help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 07:26 AM
  #1  
RubberDucky's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,036
Likes: 28
From: Florida
Car: 1989 Camaro RS
Engine: LH6
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Auburn Posi
Turn Signal Help

Hey guys, my turn signals blink really fast and I can't figure out why. I've replaced all 4 bulbs, and the fuse under the the dash but it still flashes fast. Any ideas?

Last edited by RubberDucky; Feb 10, 2011 at 07:32 AM.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 09:13 AM
  #2  
NINÅ's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,341
Likes: 10
From: Mooresville NC
Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE
Engine: ► 400 KUBES ◄
Transmission: 765R4
Axle/Gears: EATON POSI 4.56
I Think, Therefore I Blink

If the problem started before you replaced the bulbs it might be the blinker went defective, therefore try swapping it for a new one.

If the problem started after you replaced the bulbs it’s because the current draw is different than the previous bulbs.


Happy Racing!



If My Engine Has An Illegal Part, And The Inspector Doesn’t Hear It, Does It Make A Sound?

.

Reply
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 01:43 PM
  #3  
RubberDucky's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,036
Likes: 28
From: Florida
Car: 1989 Camaro RS
Engine: LH6
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Auburn Posi
Re: I Think, Therefore I Blink

Originally Posted by NINÅ
If the problem started before you replaced the bulbs it might be the blinker went defective, therefore try swapping it for a new one.

If the problem started after you replaced the bulbs it’s because the current draw is different than the previous bulbs.


Happy Racing!



If My Engine Has An Illegal Part, And The Inspector Doesn’t Hear It, Does It Make A Sound?

.

It was before. It has done that ever since I've owned the car. So the part inside the steering column is what would be bad?
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 03:31 PM
  #4  
NINÅ's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,341
Likes: 10
From: Mooresville NC
Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE
Engine: ► 400 KUBES ◄
Transmission: 765R4
Axle/Gears: EATON POSI 4.56
I Think, Therefore I Blink

The part you’re looking for is the turn signal flasher which is clipped onto the fuse panel, as delivered from the factory.

It’s round and approximately 1¼” diameter.

However if it has been replaced it might just be hanging in the maze of wires.

The Fuse Panel is located behind a door which is approximately up and to the left of the brake pedal.


Happy Racing!



If My Engine Has An Illegal Part, And The Inspector Doesn’t Hear It, Does It Make A Sound?

.

Reply
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:13 PM
  #5  
84 1LE's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 6,636
Likes: 402
From: Oyth
Car: 89RS vert
Engine: Erod
Transmission: 4L65e
Axle/Gears: BW, 3.27
Re: Turn Signal Help

You dont have LEDs in the turn signals, do you?Sometimes that'll increase the flash rate.Ive seen the flasher closer to(but not on) the convenience center.Other times directly on the conv center.Either way the c.c is to the right of the steering column.

You can try swapping the emergency flasher (on the conv center) with the turn signal flasher.See if that fixes the issue, but then the emegency lights will have the fast rate!

Personally i like the faster rate.Makes it more noticeable.
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 06:56 AM
  #6  
RubberDucky's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,036
Likes: 28
From: Florida
Car: 1989 Camaro RS
Engine: LH6
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Auburn Posi
Re: Turn Signal Help

Originally Posted by NINÅ
The part you’re looking for is the turn signal flasher which is clipped onto the fuse panel, as delivered from the factory.


It’s round and approximately 1¼” diameter.

However if it has been replaced it might just be hanging in the maze of wires.

The Fuse Panel is located behind a door which is approximately up and to the left of the brake pedal.


Happy Racing!

If My Engine Has An Illegal Part, And The Inspector Doesn’t Hear It, Does It Make A Sound?

.
I know where it is. But if that's the problem I'll just leave it, too much of a hassle to get it out.
Originally Posted by 84 1LE
You dont have LEDs in the turn signals, do you?Sometimes that'll increase the flash rate.Ive seen the flasher closer to(but not on) the convenience center.Other times directly on the conv center.Either way the c.c is to the right of the steering column.

You can try swapping the emergency flasher (on the conv center) with the turn signal flasher.See if that fixes the issue, but then the emegency lights will have the fast rate!

Personally i like the faster rate.Makes it more noticeable.
Nope, no LEDs on the car yet.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
83 Crossfire TA
Suspension and Chassis
36
Jan 3, 2016 01:26 PM
bbsr72
Tech / General Engine
4
Sep 27, 2015 05:55 AM
TrevinE
Electronics
1
Sep 14, 2015 03:20 PM
83 Crossfire TA
Suspension and Chassis
0
Sep 8, 2015 12:06 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:17 AM.