Signals acting funny

[RUfj40crazy]

Ok so got the wiring all fixed on the rear end. All went ok aside from wiring the turn signals in backwards the first time. The weird thing is the left turn indicator works fine at idle, but the right one sticks until I throttle the engine up then it works.

Question is: Should I suck it up and replace the signal relay or is there a way I can tweak the voltage so it works.

BTW my 40 has a 302 conversion, not sure if its a factor.

 

[Poser]

BTW my 40 has a 302 conversion, not sure if its a factor.

Clearly, this is the issue....


Good luck with all that...


-Steve

 

[RUfj40crazy]

I know, I know... wanna replace it. Runs fine right now... for a ford.

 

[65-fj45]

Ok so got the wiring all fixed on the rear end. All went ok aside from wiring the turn signals in backwards the first time. The weird thing is the left turn indicator works fine at idle, but the right one sticks until I throttle the engine up then it works.

Question is: Should I suck it up and replace the signal relay or is there a way I can tweak the voltage so it works.

BTW my 40 has a 302 conversion, not sure if its a factor.

My 40 used to due the same thing, I replaced the alternator and that solved the problem. It was not putting out enough juice at idle. and yes it was only one side that would not blink.

 

[Pin_Head]

It should still blink even with the engine off. Either the blinker relay is bad or there is too much resistance in the right side circuit. The relay needs to sink a minimum amount of current in order to heat up the bimetal switch.

 

[RUfj40crazy]

Signals kinda work when the engine is off, but not really. I figure it should be pulling enough amps but ill check.

Anybody know are the replacement ones from the toyota dealer better than any other aftermarket part.