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1942 f1 · 02-18-2014, 03:24 PM

I'm putting turn signals on a 42 PU, Auto Lamp 9000 and I can't get them to flash.All the wires lite up with my tester,have the power to the ignition switch. Is there somwhere else I need to hook the power to,instead of switch. Im running individual lites for the signals Thanks

Redhorse1947 · 02-18-2014, 04:18 PM

My "turn signal knowledge" is limited but in all the cases that I have encountered the key to make all of it work was to have power to the turn signal switch and then the other lights (parking, brake, turn signal) were controlled by the movement (left, right, off) of the turn signal switch.

I am sure others will offer you more info. What type/brand/model of turn signal switch are you using?

Good luck!

41PICUP · 02-18-2014, 06:01 PM

Go to www.painlesswiring.com
Item number 30120 Turn Siganl & Hazard Flash Switch Kit
Go to the manual for that item and there is instructions and diagram.
This kit uses a toggle switch, Lime Works also has a kit nice unit that
mounts on the column, I'm using it on my 41 pickup.

40cpe · 02-18-2014, 06:10 PM

Do you have a wiring diagram for the switch? If not, it can be found with a google search.

A switched source of power such as the ignition is the correct way to supply power. If it is connected like the wiring diagram and you have bulbs in the lights, I would suspect the flasher.

1931 flamingo · 02-18-2014, 06:28 PM

I believe power goes to the flasher and then to the stalk.
Paul

alan · 02-18-2014, 06:45 PM

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what voltage are you running? 6 or 12, could be the flasher-bulbs are not the correct voltage

Drbrown · 02-18-2014, 09:36 PM

THIS IS FOR WHAT THEY CALL A SEVEN-WIRE DIRECTIONAL/EMERGENCY FLASHER SYSTEM ..... To have power for the emergency flashers at all times, you must power it directly from battery thru a 5 amp fuse to the "+" terminal of the flasher canister. The other two terminals of the Flasher unit are wired into the column-mounted Directional Control device. You must also connect to the brake light switch to the latter. Google "Cal Speed Shop,. Sacramento CA and download their wiring diagram. This diagram does not include the typical two-indicator lights that go on the dash board to show when brakes lights are on and when flasher lights are flashing. Dan

02-18-2014, 03:24 PM	#1
1942 f1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Yukon,Ok Posts: 29	Turn signals I'm putting turn signals on a 42 PU, Auto Lamp 9000 and I can't get them to flash.All the wires lite up with my tester,have the power to the ignition switch. Is there somwhere else I need to hook the power to,instead of switch. Im running individual lites for the signals Thanks

02-18-2014, 04:18 PM	#2
Redhorse1947 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 63	Re: Turn signals My "turn signal knowledge" is limited but in all the cases that I have encountered the key to make all of it work was to have power to the turn signal switch and then the other lights (parking, brake, turn signal) were controlled by the movement (left, right, off) of the turn signal switch. I am sure others will offer you more info. What type/brand/model of turn signal switch are you using? Good luck!

02-18-2014, 06:01 PM	#3
41PICUP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Cerrito CA Posts: 338	Re: Turn signals Go to www.painlesswiring.com Item number 30120 Turn Siganl & Hazard Flash Switch Kit Go to the manual for that item and there is instructions and diagram. This kit uses a toggle switch, Lime Works also has a kit nice unit that mounts on the column, I'm using it on my 41 pickup.

02-18-2014, 06:10 PM	#4
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Turn signals Do you have a wiring diagram for the switch? If not, it can be found with a google search. A switched source of power such as the ignition is the correct way to supply power. If it is connected like the wiring diagram and you have bulbs in the lights, I would suspect the flasher.

02-18-2014, 06:28 PM	#5
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Turn signals I believe power goes to the flasher and then to the stalk. Paul

02-18-2014, 06:45 PM	#6
alan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UPSTATESC Posts: 669	Re: Turn signals Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) what voltage are you running? 6 or 12, could be the flasher-bulbs are not the correct voltage

02-18-2014, 09:36 PM	#7
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: Turn signals THIS IS FOR WHAT THEY CALL A SEVEN-WIRE DIRECTIONAL/EMERGENCY FLASHER SYSTEM ..... To have power for the emergency flashers at all times, you must power it directly from battery thru a 5 amp fuse to the "+" terminal of the flasher canister. The other two terminals of the Flasher unit are wired into the column-mounted Directional Control device. You must also connect to the brake light switch to the latter. Google "Cal Speed Shop,. Sacramento CA and download their wiring diagram. This diagram does not include the typical two-indicator lights that go on the dash board to show when brakes lights are on and when flasher lights are flashing. Dan