61 Windsor turn signal not working on the right side only
tberd62
Posted 2020-08-06 5:09 PM (#601741)
Subject: 61 Windsor turn signal not working on the right side only


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I picked up a nice 61 Windsor 4DR HT last year and am just now getting it road worthy. The right side of the car will not flash when I engage the dash mounted signal lever. When I signal to the left everything flashes correctly. When I signal to the right, the front turn signal bulb turns on bright and the rear turn signal bulb goes out completely. I have tried new bulbs and both a different turn signal unit and a headlight switch unit with no change in the function. Any one have any experience with a similar problem or suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Lost in electrical space...........
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Viper Guy
Posted 2020-08-06 9:33 PM (#601749 - in reply to #601741)
Subject: Re: 61 Windsor turn signal not working on the right side only



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Make sure your bulb housings are well grounded and your sockets are clean with all contacts touching correctly.
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tberd62
Posted 2020-08-07 12:27 AM (#601753 - in reply to #601749)
Subject: Re: 61 Windsor turn signal not working on the right side only


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Been there, done that.
I forgot to mention, while I was swapping out turn signal switches I noticed a spark when the mounting bracket touched ground. I confirmed with a test light that power was going back thru the switch housing and making it hot?
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