Originally my car had an issue with the turn signals staying solid both in the dash and on the exterior when the parking lights or headlights on. Now my turn signals stay solid even with headlights and parking lights off. The only thing I've tried so far is replacing the turn signal flasher which made them not flash at all, so I returned it. Could someone please steer me in the right direction ? I'm an electrical noob as well so, please bear with me. Thanks in advance!

 

IIRC, there are 2 flashers, did you replace the correct one?

 

I'm certain I replaced the correct one.

 

This troubleshooting is for the 86 Firebird,I'm sure their the same.

 

issues with turn signals that change behavior when the lights are turned on are often tracked to the installation of an improper lamp

 

 

I checked all the bulbs and I realized that the right reverse light bulb was separated from the metal base of the bulb. I replaced that bulb and both sides flash now but the right side flashes really slow at first and then it speeds up. So I guess I'm off to go buy an electronical flasher tomorrow.

 

Now that you have found a problem and corrected it, did you replace your original flasher once more?
Keep in mind that a digital flasher will make no clicking sounds. That is kind of disturbing to some.

 

I bought the flasher late last night and it was too dark to put it in so I'll do it around noon today. And I'm perfectly fine with no clicking, I think I'd actually prefer that.

 

I just put the electronic flasher in and now the green arrows in the dash don't light up, and the turn signals dont flash or even light up outside the car. Any clue where to proceed from here?

 

Did you check the corner lamps in the fenders?

 

Yes, I checked both of them.

 

I would put the old flasher back in and see if they work with that,You may have picked up a bad replacement.

 

The old flasher works but it's very inconsistent. Also I replaced it one time before and the flasher did the same thing as the electronic one I just put in so I returned it and put the old one back in.

 

Maybe the electronic Flasher isn't compatible with the bulbs we use(just a thought) You should use this type of flasher
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/b...hTerm=flashers

 

What else could be causing my issues besides the flasher?

 

 

I messed with the car yesterday and used the turn signals while I had the new electronic flasher in it and they worked intermittently. When they worked they still didn't work with headlights or parking lights on though. Does this mean anything?

 

Anyone?

 

I think there's no way around measuring for power at the connector mentioned by NINÅ.

 

I tested both the connectors and they both have power

 

 

It looks like there is a decent bit of non factory wiring under the dash.

 

I'm messing with the car right now and I tapped the emergency brake over to the side and the car stalled out but before it stalled out the flashers started working while I had on the parking lights. After investigating this further I can replicate this. Also the turn signals work while the headlights are on now when the parking brake is in a certain position but only if you tap the actually turn signal flasher itself. Any ideas? This is when the electronic flasher is in. When the regular flasher is in they work when the parking lights are on but not when the headlights are on. If this doesn't make sense I can record a video to show what happens.

 

Please do post a video. That should help a bit.

 

Here's a video.

 

The turn signals are the last thing I need to straighten out to pass inspection. So even a temporary fix will work.

 

Last time I had a permanent green turn signal light was when I had a faulty aftermarket turn signal socket in the front.
The ground connection inside the socket itself sucked, so when it began losing contact the green light faded in.