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Matej · 09-06-2010, 09:11 PM

Hello friends,
Today, I attempted this:
http://zilvia.net/f/archive-faqs/169...t-install.html

I regret it very much, because I did not even intend on using that method, I just wanted to see how it would work.
It did not.

I put my regular chuki dual-function connectors and bulbs back on, and the running light function still works, but they do not flash as turn signals anymore.
Both the hazard and turn signal fuses under the driver side kick panel are fine, plus the rear turn signals work as desired, and I have also tried using another hazard button to see if that would do anything.

This leads me to believe that the turn signal wire for the front of the car is shorted somewhere.

Are there any other fuses or relays I should check before resorting to tracing the wire?
Also, is the turn signal wire the red one with the blue stripe or the green one with the yellow stripe?

Thank you for any help.

SilviaAura · 09-06-2010, 09:34 PM

the running light is the red one and the turn signal is the green one... you probably just got them switched by accident...I did that once and it drove me crazy till i found out i switched the red with the green... check your work see if this helps

Matej · 09-06-2010, 11:00 PM

Well, there is no way to get them switched since I am using a spare untouched turn signal harness. However, at least now I know which wire I would need to trace, thank you.

I was also told to check the turn signal relay. Can anyone tell me where to find it please? I am looking through the manual but do not see it listed in any of the fuseboxes.

Matej · 09-07-2010, 01:14 AM

Just tried a spare flasher relay, with no luck.
So I know it is not the hazard and turn signal kick panel fuses, flasher relay, bulbs, nor the hazard button. Does anything else need to be checked? Are there any fuses or relays for the turn signals in the engine bay fuseboxes? Unfortunately the lettering on mine has mostly rubbed off so I cannot read the covers.
What should my next step be?

By the way, when I tried the turn signal mod, I only did it on the passenger side, while there was still a stock dual-function bulb plugged in on the other side. Not sure if that was the cause of the failure, but I thought mentioning it may possibly say something to someone who knows more about wiring than me.
Thank you.

boost86 · 09-07-2010, 02:13 AM

I ran into this problem recently. In my body harness, the turn signal wire was crimped together with a butt connector from a previous owner. The wire had come loose from the butt connector. Although I believe my situation was unique, you should check out your harness.

Matej · 09-07-2010, 01:27 PM

So will I have to trace the wire? How do I tell where it is bad, or would the damage be clearly visible?

Matej · 09-07-2010, 09:26 PM

Sorry for bumping yet again, but I am trying to fix this as soon as possible, so I am just asking if anyone may have any more tips or input please.
Or should I start opening up the harness?

SilviaAura · 09-14-2010, 09:05 PM

i found these if you didn't already find them...

tqstarburst · 09-14-2010, 09:21 PM

have you checked youre bulbs? mine did the exact same thing,till i found that the bulb in the signal somehow came loose and broken,check that

Sako · 09-15-2010, 03:34 AM

You might want to use a multimeter to check for continuity in the wiring before taking the harness apart. It will make life much easier.

Matej · 09-19-2010, 03:28 AM

Thank you for the advice everyone.
The problem turned out to be a very silly one. The bolt on the Super Multiple Junction was not tightened, and so it was not plugged in all the way.

Unfortunately I only found it out after already ripping open the harness and removing every unnecessary wire. Although having less wires is nice.
And since I already have my harnesses exposed, now I am in the process of trying to make the headlights go up and down again.

09-06-2010, 09:11 PM	#1
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Front turn signals not flashing Hello friends, Today, I attempted this: http://zilvia.net/f/archive-faqs/169...t-install.html I regret it very much, because I did not even intend on using that method, I just wanted to see how it would work. It did not. I put my regular chuki dual-function connectors and bulbs back on, and the running light function still works, but they do not flash as turn signals anymore. Both the hazard and turn signal fuses under the driver side kick panel are fine, plus the rear turn signals work as desired, and I have also tried using another hazard button to see if that would do anything. This leads me to believe that the turn signal wire for the front of the car is shorted somewhere. Are there any other fuses or relays I should check before resorting to tracing the wire? Also, is the turn signal wire the red one with the blue stripe or the green one with the yellow stripe? Thank you for any help.

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09-06-2010, 09:34 PM	#2
SilviaAura Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	the running light is the red one and the turn signal is the green one... you probably just got them switched by accident...I did that once and it drove me crazy till i found out i switched the red with the green... check your work see if this helps

09-06-2010, 11:00 PM	#3
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Well, there is no way to get them switched since I am using a spare untouched turn signal harness. However, at least now I know which wire I would need to trace, thank you. I was also told to check the turn signal relay. Can anyone tell me where to find it please? I am looking through the manual but do not see it listed in any of the fuseboxes.

09-07-2010, 01:14 AM	#4
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Just tried a spare flasher relay, with no luck. So I know it is not the hazard and turn signal kick panel fuses, flasher relay, bulbs, nor the hazard button. Does anything else need to be checked? Are there any fuses or relays for the turn signals in the engine bay fuseboxes? Unfortunately the lettering on mine has mostly rubbed off so I cannot read the covers. What should my next step be? By the way, when I tried the turn signal mod, I only did it on the passenger side, while there was still a stock dual-function bulb plugged in on the other side. Not sure if that was the cause of the failure, but I thought mentioning it may possibly say something to someone who knows more about wiring than me. Thank you.

09-07-2010, 02:13 AM	#5
boost86 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I ran into this problem recently. In my body harness, the turn signal wire was crimped together with a butt connector from a previous owner. The wire had come loose from the butt connector. Although I believe my situation was unique, you should check out your harness.

09-07-2010, 01:27 PM	#6
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	So will I have to trace the wire? How do I tell where it is bad, or would the damage be clearly visible?

09-07-2010, 09:26 PM	#7
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Sorry for bumping yet again, but I am trying to fix this as soon as possible, so I am just asking if anyone may have any more tips or input please. Or should I start opening up the harness?

09-14-2010, 09:21 PM	#9
tqstarburst Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Age: 33 Posts: 1,314 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	have you checked youre bulbs? mine did the exact same thing,till i found that the bulb in the signal somehow came loose and broken,check that

09-15-2010, 03:34 AM	#10
Sako Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tarzana, CA Age: 37 Posts: 138 Trader Rating: (30) Feedback Score: 30 reviews	You might want to use a multimeter to check for continuity in the wiring before taking the harness apart. It will make life much easier.

09-19-2010, 03:28 AM	#11
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Thank you for the advice everyone. The problem turned out to be a very silly one. The bolt on the Super Multiple Junction was not tightened, and so it was not plugged in all the way. Unfortunately I only found it out after already ripping open the harness and removing every unnecessary wire. Although having less wires is nice. And since I already have my harnesses exposed, now I am in the process of trying to make the headlights go up and down again.