Turn signal lights but does not blink…

[brodphish]

The drivers side turn signal on my 66 Formula S lights but does not blink. This is true for both the rear turn signal and the front fender mounted light.

Is there a relay or other electrical component that needs to be replaced? I gotta believe it’s a simple fix but I’m not sure what or where it is.

Thanks for any input!

 

[toolmanmike]

Usually a bad ground at that light.

 

[brodphish]

Thanks Toolman. I’ll pull the bulb and clean up the contact on the build and the socket.

 

[Deltatech]

If you replaced the original style bulbs with L.E.D. they won't blink unless you install a resistor at each L.E.D. or replace the flasher with a low current type.

 

[Dana67Dart]

If you replaced the original style bulbs with L.E.D. they won't blink unless you install a resistor at each L.E.D

And if you put a resister at the bulbs then they draw incandescent current so why use LEDs

Just my 2 cents

 

[Deltatech]

And if you put a resister at the bulbs then they draw incandescent current so why use LEDs

Just my 2 cents

They are brighter and now easier to find on the shelf of parts stores. I had an amber incandescent 1157 go out over the road and 5 stores didn't have any incandescent bulbs or the low current flasher needed to but did have L.E.D's and resistors ..

 

[340sport]

Think truck stop for 1156/1157 bulbs. I found some at the local spot for less than $1 each. Sure beats paying $6-$8 if they even have them at the parts store.

 

[brodphish]

Thanks guys. I’m gonna look for some bulbs tomorrow and this info will help me a lot.