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MyFirst240SX · 09-10-2003, 12:31 AM

My car has devopled a new issue. My turn signals don't work front or back. When i use the knob to make them come on it makes no sound. I crushed my right fender a little bit and killed that little side light. I took the exploded light bulb out and checked the fuse inside the drivers side kick panel(and it wasn't blown) and still doesn't work.
any ideas

I also have only 1 high beam but thats been there for a while now. Even after i changed out both headlights.

please give me some advice guess
thanks in advance.
sean.

MyFirst240SX · 09-10-2003, 11:44 AM

SRY to bump but i need help

Humungo · 09-10-2003, 01:24 PM

I don't know a whole lot about this issue, but have had some problems with turn signals recently. My blinker cover was broken, and dust built up on the connectors for the bulbs, so mabye just take a look at that, if there's gunk in one socket, it could make the rest of the lights freak out too. Hope it helps!

old_s13 · 09-11-2003, 01:56 AM

your flashing unit is not operating.

hondaguy · 09-11-2003, 12:26 PM

fuse in kick panel??i thought the fuse box was under the hood, oh well are you sure its not the fuse i think the number is 15a in the fuse box,cuz my lights wouldnt work either,but it also could be your wiring harness,hmmm i gotta think about that one.

MyFirst240SX · 09-11-2003, 08:08 PM

where is the flashing unit fuse at?

thx247 · 09-12-2003, 01:49 AM

I would guess due the crappy way the 240 was wired- I think your problem may be the actual switch box (its the same part as the turn signal arm) If you pull the plastic off your steering column you will see a box connected to the turn signal arm. That box houses a set of mechanical switches. When those switches get old and make poor contact, resistance goes up and you eventually dont have enough volts to turn the lights on.

If you want, check to see if you get any voltage (using a voltmeter) on your turn signal lights, or your headlight. If you get anything less than 12 volts thats probably the problem. You can get this part from yards OR the dealership.

MyFirst240SX · 09-12-2003, 02:52 PM

Alrigty guys yup im a moron. Turns out bc my flasher light button wasn't pluged in, i guess the connection to the blinkr maker was open. There for i plug button in, it worked, im a moron

on a side note anyone got anyclue about me only having 1 high beam?

thx247 · 09-12-2003, 09:25 PM

Highbeam check voltage at the light thats not working.

Then check voltage for pair wires at the plug that plugs into the thing I spoke of earlier on your steering wheel. The large flat copper plugs should all be carrying 12 volts across each pair. If they are, you need to replace that part I spoke of earlier. The turn signal arm thingy mo bob

09-10-2003, 12:31 AM	#1
MyFirst240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 599 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Turn signal problem please help My car has devopled a new issue. My turn signals don't work front or back. When i use the knob to make them come on it makes no sound. I crushed my right fender a little bit and killed that little side light. I took the exploded light bulb out and checked the fuse inside the drivers side kick panel(and it wasn't blown) and still doesn't work. any ideas I also have only 1 high beam but thats been there for a while now. Even after i changed out both headlights. please give me some advice guess thanks in advance. sean. __________________ It is better to drive a Slow car fast than to drive a fast Car slow! '89 FastBack 5spd: Intake/Exhaust,Strut Bars and JL15. '90 Parts car/Some day drag car.

09-10-2003, 11:44 AM	#2
MyFirst240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 599 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SRY to bump but i need help __________________ It is better to drive a Slow car fast than to drive a fast Car slow! '89 FastBack 5spd: Intake/Exhaust,Strut Bars and JL15. '90 Parts car/Some day drag car.

09-11-2003, 12:26 PM	#5
hondaguy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: salinas monterey seaside area Age: 40 Posts: 550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	fuse in kick panel??i thought the fuse box was under the hood, oh well are you sure its not the fuse i think the number is 15a in the fuse box,cuz my lights wouldnt work either,but it also could be your wiring harness,hmmm i gotta think about that one. __________________ if i had a dollar for every dollar i put in my car.........i would have all my money back

09-11-2003, 08:08 PM	#6
MyFirst240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 599 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	where is the flashing unit fuse at? __________________ It is better to drive a Slow car fast than to drive a fast Car slow! '89 FastBack 5spd: Intake/Exhaust,Strut Bars and JL15. '90 Parts car/Some day drag car.

09-12-2003, 02:52 PM	#8
MyFirst240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 599 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Alrigty guys yup im a moron. Turns out bc my flasher light button wasn't pluged in, i guess the connection to the blinkr maker was open. There for i plug button in, it worked, im a moron on a side note anyone got anyclue about me only having 1 high beam? __________________ It is better to drive a Slow car fast than to drive a fast Car slow! '89 FastBack 5spd: Intake/Exhaust,Strut Bars and JL15. '90 Parts car/Some day drag car.

09-10-2003, 01:24 PM	#3
Humungo Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't know a whole lot about this issue, but have had some problems with turn signals recently. My blinker cover was broken, and dust built up on the connectors for the bulbs, so mabye just take a look at that, if there's gunk in one socket, it could make the rest of the lights freak out too. Hope it helps!

09-11-2003, 01:56 AM	#4
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	your flashing unit is not operating.

09-12-2003, 01:49 AM	#7
thx247 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would guess due the crappy way the 240 was wired- I think your problem may be the actual switch box (its the same part as the turn signal arm) If you pull the plastic off your steering column you will see a box connected to the turn signal arm. That box houses a set of mechanical switches. When those switches get old and make poor contact, resistance goes up and you eventually dont have enough volts to turn the lights on. If you want, check to see if you get any voltage (using a voltmeter) on your turn signal lights, or your headlight. If you get anything less than 12 volts thats probably the problem. You can get this part from yards OR the dealership.

09-12-2003, 09:25 PM	#9
thx247 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Highbeam check voltage at the light thats not working. Then check voltage for pair wires at the plug that plugs into the thing I spoke of earlier on your steering wheel. The large flat copper plugs should all be carrying 12 volts across each pair. If they are, you need to replace that part I spoke of earlier. The turn signal arm thingy mo bob