lights/turn signals

[kinada]

Now firstly let me say electrics are not my strong point. So if anyone can point me in the right direction with this one I'd be very grateful!

All was fine until one day I used my hazard lights. After that when I switch on my lights the left turn signal on the dash illuminates and I have no turn signals.

Now last week I fitted a new front bumper with new turn signals. I switched on the lights and all appeared fine. Running lights and turn signals all ok. But I noticed a rear bulb was out. Changed it and now I have no front running lights, the left turn on the dash lit and no turn signals. Turn off the lights and the turn signals work.....

Where do I start? Any ideas anybody?

 

[J Knight]

It may be a ground issue at the light socket, thats where i would start. When you loose the ground it back feeds through the indicator lights in the dash.

 

[kinada]

Thanks John. I'll start there. On a side note, is there anywhere I can download a wiring diagram for my C10?

 

[chengny]

Download 1981 CK wiring diagrams from Deposit Files:

http://depositfiles.com/files/0lcv8fbxz


BTW - you might want to try switching/replacing the directional and hazard flasher relays.

 

[kinada]

Awesome. Thanks!

 

[dhamp]

When mine started acting all weird like that (certain lights working at certain times, then not working at other times) changing the flashers fixed it for less that $20. However, the new one ticks so softly that I can't hear it when my signals are on. Gotta make sure to keep an eye on that so I'm not going down the road for 20 miles with my signal on like I'm 90 years old.