Re: 54 Convertible Turn Signal Issues

Posted by 54ocmac On 2022/4/14 13:51:51

Hello again,

Thank you for your input and suggestions for resolving my dilemma! I have tried to put all of the info to good use. I’ve re-cleaned everything; made sure grounds are tight against clean/bare metal; rechecked continuity, etc. I replaced the circuit breakers on the instrument cluster. There are definitely improvements, but unfortunately, I’m still having one obvious issue. I still do NOT have a right rear turn signal.

The current improved situation is as follows:

1. With parking/head lights OFF, I have a properly functioning left turn signal front, rear and dash indicator light. Flashing is at a speed that I believe to be correct. Flasher is making an audible tic—-tic—-tic; not a rapid tictictic. The right front turn signal is flashing rapidly and there is no right rear turn signal at all. Flasher is emitting rapid, barely audible tictictic.

2. With parking/head lights ON, all tail lights function. The out-board left and right lights are slightly dimmer than the in-board. When left turn signal is initiated, the turn signal NOW functions as described in #1 above. Before, it did not function when parking/head lights were on. The right front turn signal flashes rapidly. There is NO right rear turn signal.

I took all of this one step further and checked the voltage coming through the line to the light bulb sockets. For the properly functioning left turn signal, at the rear connection, I’m getting a voltage reading that cycles between about 1.5Vdc and 3Vdc. It’s hard to be exact as it fluctuates constantly. I’m assuming this is due to the function of the flasher. For the right side, I’m only reading about 0.5Vdc with some fluctuation up to maybe 1Vdc. Voltage readings for the out-board/in-board tail lights is 4.8 and 5Vdc respectively. Ugh!

I’ve about resolved myself into having to use the old hand signals and or a right turn semaphore flag to signal my right turn intentions! Please advise your thoughts, if any, based on this updated status.

Thanks so much!