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Headlights on blinkers off? #456643 04/18/21 10:04 AM
Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 69 MA hurlbird OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP hurlbird Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 69 MA	39 master delux...All of a sudden when i put the lights on "L" my blinkers don't work. When lights off they work fine. This is a recent development. Thoughts on where to troubleshoot? Blinkers are the typical after market set up from Chevs 40. Thanks

Re: Headlights on blinkers off? hurlbird #456650 04/18/21 02:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 828 Likes: 6 iowa dens41 ChatMaster - 750
dens41 ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 828 Likes: 6 iowa	My first thought would be a poor ground at ether the headlight or turn signal. Dens Chevys 1927 Speedster 1928 coupe 1941street rod 1947Fleetline 4 door 1949 1/2 ton Pickup (sold) 1954 210 4 door 1972 Monte Carlo 2003 Corvette convt..

Re: Headlights on blinkers off? dens41 #456653 04/18/21 03:01 PM
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OP hurlbird Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 69 MA	thanks.. 38 not 39 delux.

Re: Headlights on blinkers off? hurlbird #456657 04/18/21 04:00 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	I agree on the diagnosis of bad ground on left headlight. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: Headlights on blinkers off? hurlbird #456661 04/18/21 04:17 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,024 Likes: 99 Iowa Rusty 37 Master ChatMaster - 4,000
Rusty 37 Master ChatMaster - 4,000 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,024 Likes: 99 Iowa	Me three, Bad grounds create really weird electrical behavior. Rusty VCCA #44680

Re: Headlights on blinkers off? hurlbird #456817 04/23/21 08:22 PM
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OP hurlbird Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 69 MA	its actually a faint blinker cant notice it working. Bad ground wire? the bulb somehow? how to troubleshoot? alligator clip from somewhere to ground? if so from where? thanks!!!

Re: Headlights on blinkers off? hurlbird #456818 04/23/21 09:56 PM
Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 656 Likes: 3 Washington State, USA bloo Oil Can Mechanic
bloo Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 656 Likes: 3 Washington State, USA	I agree something isn't grounded. As those cars did not come with blinkers, and I have not seen what kind of a kit ChevsOfThe40s sells for them, it is hard to guess. Where do the blinkers mount and what do they ground to? Originally Posted by hurlbird All of a sudden when i put the lights on "L" my blinkers don't work. What does that mean? Low beam? Do the blinkers also quit on high beam? How about with the parking lights?

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