turn signal switch
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Tuned
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From: Eastern Virginia
turn signal switch
I have a '75 F150. I am trying to get all the lights working. So far everything works except the turn signals. The hazard flashers work fine. I have installed a new turn signal flasher. I am getting power to the flasher. And I am getting power from the flasher to the turn signal switch. But no power is leaving the turn signal switch going to the lamps. Checked everything with a test light. Neither direction (left or right) works. The indicators on the dash do not light up and no signals light up. But all lights and indicators work when I pull the hazard switch. Is something stuck inside the turn signal switch? The previous owner said they "worked when he parked it" seven years ago. I haven't pulled the steering wheel yet. Wanted to get some opinions before I buy a new switch.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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If all fuses, etc are in good shape, I would not be surprised if the contacts in a 27 year old switch are toast.
I had similar problems with the switch in my truck and decided to just replace it since I had the steering wheel off anyway. Figured it should be good for a few years without having to get back into it again.
I had similar problems with the switch in my truck and decided to just replace it since I had the steering wheel off anyway. Figured it should be good for a few years without having to get back into it again.
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Look here, it's a pretty good thread that covers this problem.
Whatever you do, DON'T buy the aftermarket plastic cam that's available for $20.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=163647
Whatever you do, DON'T buy the aftermarket plastic cam that's available for $20.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=163647
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Tuned
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From: Eastern Virginia
Thanks! Next week i'm going to pull the steering wheel and check the switch contacts. I doubt that my rear light sockets are bad because stop and tail lamps work. But i'll give those a look too.
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it's prolly the contacts that need cleaning. pull the wheel and use 000 grit sandpaper lightly over the copper contacts. like the other guy said, DON'T buy the aftermarket plastic. i did it, and ended up using the new part, but i had to cut the arm off the old one and super glued it to the new one. it works well now, but it took me awhile to get it right. i dopn't want you to go through all that, that's why we are here online!
