Turn Signals don't work

mike monde · 08-06-2008, 07:16 AM

I have a 1982 911SC that my turn signals stopped working.
No light in the dash nor in the rear or front siganls.
Fuse or turn signal stalk?
Any suggestions on how or what to check first?

Thanks,

ossiblue · 07:29 AM

Check fuses first, then all connections to stalk. Also, move the turn indicator lever to either right or left position with the ignition off, this should turn on the European parking light for that particular side. Does it work? If not, that just confirms you are getting no power to the system. Problem could still be the stalk, but more likely a power source.

Check the turn signal relay. See if its seated properly. Try the hazard lights--do they work? They use the relay also. If the hazards are dead, then it again looks like a power supply issue.

Keep us posted

mike monde · 08-06-2008, 08:11 AM

Will do and will let you know

mike monde · 08-08-2008, 05:11 AM

"Check fuses first, then all connections to stalk. Also, move the turn indicator lever to either right or left position with the ignition off, this should turn on the European parking light for that particular side. Does it work? If not, that just confirms you are getting no power to the system. Problem could still be the stalk, but more likely a power source.
Check the turn signal relay. See if its seated properly. Try the hazard lights--do they work? They use the relay also. If the hazards are dead, then it again looks like a power supply issue."

1)Turned the indicator lever right and left and the European parking lights DO work.
2) Hazards do not work.

does this narrow it down to a power source or stalk?

Ron.G · 08-08-2008, 05:21 AM

I think I'd go with the flasher .

mike monde · 08-08-2008, 05:22 AM

Flasher being the stalk?

dlague · 08-08-2008, 05:43 AM

Flasher is the little thing that turns them on and off. Like a relay that cycles. Try replacing that.

ossiblue · 08-08-2008, 07:32 AM

Flasher is the relay. Located in the trunk, under the cowel, just in front of the fuel gauge. It's the square/cube shaped one.

mike monde · 08-08-2008, 09:39 AM

Ossiblue, thanks,
weird I drove the car this afternoon and both are now working. Seems they cut out after i drive for awhile.
I will replace the flasher and see if that solves the proble.

ossiblue · 08-08-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mike monde

Ossiblue, thanks,
weird I drove the car this afternoon and both are now working. Seems they cut out after i drive for awhile.
I will replace the flasher and see if that solves the proble.

Not an unusual symptom for a fault in the relay circuit. Heat (from current or ambient temps) increases resistance. This could be just enough to throw a failing relay over the top. How many of us have had turning lights that work when we first move the stalk and within a few seconds of use they stop blinking?

BTW, now that you know where the relay is, you may try to wiggle it in the socket to insure it is properly seated and making contact. This could be the problem rather than the relay itself.

cgarr · cgarr's Garage

If your old you don't use them anyhow!

Vincent Hill · Vincent Hill's Garage

This was a very helpful thread! I also have a 1982 and it is a very hot Day in Washington DC and like the man said, ALL of a SUDDEN they stopped working!

My Question is, even with the heat is the problem the Flasher unit that is Border line bad and the heat sends it over the line?