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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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blinker problem

hey guys im back..
my blinkers are messed up now.
heres the deal..
i my blinker cam burnt up.
i tried to fix it and it turns out there are other problems..
i hot wired them and heres the deal.
i can get the fronts the blink left and right side like there supposed to
but the rear break lights both blink at the same time.
and i cant figure them out.
its an odd deal

an idea's would be great
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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When you say hot wired what exactly did you do?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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blikers

instead of going through the blinker cam.
i removed it and the peice under it since they were melted.
i just hooked the the blinkers up direct to the wires that hook to the cam.
i have done this before and put them on a to way toggle switch.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Did you check the blinker fluid level?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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The reason it's flashing both rears is the power is backfeeding thru the stop light circuit. The stop lights and turn signals share the same filament in the bulbs. I'd suggest you start by replacing the turn signal switch. If the problem continues then you'll need to start tracing wires.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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thanks

any idea where a person would find the switch?
all the parts stores around here sale, is the repair kit which is just the cam. thanks for your help...
o yeah by the way, i found the blinker fluide rite next the the new air for tires and the battery fire refill kit.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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I'd start checking with Mac's antique auto parts or Blue Oval truck parts. Both are sponsors here. I've seen therm listed but don't remember where.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by dirtyoldrat
any idea where a person would find the switch?
all the parts stores around here sale, is the repair kit which is just the cam. thanks for your help.
DOTZ13341B .. Turn Signal Switch / Obsoleted by Ford as of yesterday!

The last list price was $61.98.

Fits: 1969 F100/350 after serial number G30,001 / All 1970/72 F100/350's.

MAPLES FORD in Maples MO has ONE.

BUD SHELL FORD in Dexter MO has ONE.

NEVADA FORD in Nevada MO has ONE.

SWAFFORD'S FORD in Richmond MO has ONE.

DON SANDERSON FORD in Glendale AZ has THREE: 623-842-8762.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has FOUR: 800-543-4959.

Obsolete parts prices: Dunno what the MO dealers will charge, but Sanderson is usually the cheapest, Green Sales the most expensive.
 
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thanks for the parts info
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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dirtyoldrat,

You will want to correct the cause of the meltdown before you install the new one. Otherwise you risk the same thing happening.

good luck!

John
 
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