Turn Signal Question
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Turn Signal Question
Hey Guys`
OK, I know this might not be exactly "legal" since I dont know how fast I am going or anything, but right now I dont have my gauge cluster in. I took it out last night and am taking my sweet time cleaning and painting it. So it would seem at this rate, its gonna be out for a few days. Well, one thing I noticed today when I nearly got hit at a 4-way stop was that my turn signals dont work. They worked when the gauge pod/cluster was in, but now thats its gone- the signals are too! I thought the wiring would not be effected from this? Anyone know anything about this.....my arms are getting cold and wet from those hand signals, and I dont even think I am doing them right- and even if I was, I doubt the [link:www.ford-trucks.com/guidelines.html|FTE Guideline's] in the Ch*vy behind me knows what they mean......
Tristin
OK, I know this might not be exactly "legal" since I dont know how fast I am going or anything, but right now I dont have my gauge cluster in. I took it out last night and am taking my sweet time cleaning and painting it. So it would seem at this rate, its gonna be out for a few days. Well, one thing I noticed today when I nearly got hit at a 4-way stop was that my turn signals dont work. They worked when the gauge pod/cluster was in, but now thats its gone- the signals are too! I thought the wiring would not be effected from this? Anyone know anything about this.....my arms are getting cold and wet from those hand signals, and I dont even think I am doing them right- and even if I was, I doubt the [link:www.ford-trucks.com/guidelines.html|FTE Guideline's] in the Ch*vy behind me knows what they mean......
Tristin
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Turn Signal Question
Barry you are partly correct. The reason your blinkers do not work is by taking the Cluster out you remove the flasher module for the blinkers. Without the flasher there is no turn signal. The indicators on the dash are a good indication as to whether or not the flasher is working.
Russell
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Russell
1968 F250 LWB 300-6
FORD=First on Race Day
THE 2003 LINEUP
#88 Dale Jarrett-UPS-Robert Yates Racing
#38 Elliott Sadler-M&M's-Robert Yates Racing
#97 Kurt Busch-Sharpie/Rubbermaid-Rousch Racing
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Turn Signal Question
Thanks guys. I sorta figured that the blinker module thing on the back of my gaugue cluster needed to be in there to make them work, but oh well. I can operate on hand signals for now...
Tristin
Tristin
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Turn Signal Question
Oh, you pulled everything with the cluster, you're dead in the water.
Do drivers still know what hand signals are (for turning I mean)?
Barry
Do drivers still know what hand signals are (for turning I mean)?
Barry
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Turn Signal Question
Tristin,
I've seen the pictures of your truck! Get the blinkers working again quick!!! I would hate to see such a nice looking truck ruined because an envious Ch*vy driver is checking it out and not paying attention to your hand signals!
Russell
1968 F250 LWB 300-6
FORD=First on Race Day
THE 2003 LINEUP
#88 Dale Jarrett-UPS-Robert Yates Racing
#38 Elliott Sadler-M&M's-Robert Yates Racing
#97 Kurt Busch-Sharpie/Rubbermaid-Rousch Racing
I've seen the pictures of your truck! Get the blinkers working again quick!!! I would hate to see such a nice looking truck ruined because an envious Ch*vy driver is checking it out and not paying attention to your hand signals!
Russell
1968 F250 LWB 300-6
FORD=First on Race Day
THE 2003 LINEUP
#88 Dale Jarrett-UPS-Robert Yates Racing
#38 Elliott Sadler-M&M's-Robert Yates Racing
#97 Kurt Busch-Sharpie/Rubbermaid-Rousch Racing
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