DatsunZman04 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hello, I have been restoring a 72 datsun 240z with stock wiring for a few years know. I have came across a problem with my turn signals. I have searched older threads but no luck with the same problem I have. On my passenger side turn signal, will not work/ light up. I have checked and replaced all bulbs and flashers. Still no luck, so i grabbed my test light and its barely getting any power, when turned on. (like not enough to operate the bulb. My so thought solution, I thought I could splice into the hot wire going back to the passenger side rear turn signal and re route to the hot in the front to give me proper voltage so the turn signals to work. This worked for me to get my vehicale to pass inspection but the problem is it also lights up every time I hit the breaks. So when I drive I look like a retard touching my brakes. I figured with all the experance on here that somone might point me in the right direction, I have also looked for bare/ grounding wires and bad connections but still no luck. Any help would be appreciated. thanks DatsunZman04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darom Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Take apart your turn signal/light combo switch, clean all contacts. There are threads here on how to do it. Take apart your hazard light switch and do the same. You can use electric contact cleaner. Let us know the results afterwards. Regards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 You might get more responses in the electrical or model specific section. My bet is that you have a poor ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunZman04 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 When I get a chance I will clean everything,Do you think I could have a worn/ bad switch? Maybe I will get the heavy duty headlight harness to help out power to the front, due to it not working when the headlights are on. Thanks again I will keep you gise updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darom Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 The switch is definitely worn, but usable. It is probably all gummed up with dirt and old grease. Once you clean it, put some dielectric grease there. Don't forget to clean all metal contacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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