Right Directionial Freezes
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Right Directionial Freezes
Does anyone know why the right directional light in my '93 Ranger would burn steady when I hit the brake pedal? I also noticed that the cruise control shuts off when I put on the right directional. Bulbs are good, but I have not changed the flasher yet. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Check the front & rear flasher lamps, to make sure both filiments are good & the specified lamps are in place.
if that checks out, you might try "thumping" the flasher & see it'll wake up. If so, replace the flasher.
If no joy, then maybe it's a multifunction switch, or wiring problem around it.
Just curious, but why would you be driving with the cruise control on, anywhere you'd have to signal a turn????
Just some more thoughts to ponder, let us kow what you find.
if that checks out, you might try "thumping" the flasher & see it'll wake up. If so, replace the flasher.
If no joy, then maybe it's a multifunction switch, or wiring problem around it.
Just curious, but why would you be driving with the cruise control on, anywhere you'd have to signal a turn????
Just some more thoughts to ponder, let us kow what you find.
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Well the cruise control senses when the brake lights come on & that triggers it to disconnect.
Additionaly if we have a brake light out, the cruise won't set.
Did this problem come about after some event???? Event could be anything from a repair, to adding aftermarket equiptment, to a acting out trailer wiring harness or aftermarket trailer plug.
Just some more thoughts.
Additionaly if we have a brake light out, the cruise won't set.
Did this problem come about after some event???? Event could be anything from a repair, to adding aftermarket equiptment, to a acting out trailer wiring harness or aftermarket trailer plug.
Just some more thoughts.
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OK, one other clue....I hear static on the AM radio when I hit the brake pedal or use the right directional, but not with the left. Tomorrow I'll troubleshoot the wire harness for the trailer, and clean and re-attach the ground wire. Bulbs are all good.
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THAT sounds like a bare wire rubbing against metal and shorting when the r/r light is used. Do you have a trailer wireing harness attached?
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Yes, I do have a trailer wire harness attached. Sounds like you guys are pushing me in that direction! Thanks.
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Thanks for the reply. Right now everything is working fine, but I noticed that the last couple of times it happened was after a rain. A day later it was working OK again. I'm thinking moisture affecting the trailer wiring. If it happens again I'll take a serious look.