Turn signal vs. Hazards

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zoltan - 30 Aug 2006 22:02 GMT

I have an '84 244 turbo and I have a strange electrical problem with
the turn signals. Using the left or right turn signal greatly loads
the electrical system (voltmeter goes down from about 18 to around
12-13) but using the hazards causes only a normal load to the system.
Seems strange since the hazards use twice the number of bulbs. Anyone
have any thoughts?

-Zoltan

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Mike F - 31 Aug 2006 12:17 GMT

> I have an '84 244 turbo and I have a strange electrical problem with
> the turn signals. Using the left or right turn signal greatly loads
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>
> -Zoltan

Thought 1: Your voltage is way too high.
Thought 2: The problem is with the turn signal switch. Disconnect the
blue or green wire from the switch and touch it to the yellow wire.
This should start one of the signals, see what happens.

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James Sweet - 31 Aug 2006 18:23 GMT

>>I have an '84 244 turbo and I have a strange electrical problem with
>>the turn signals. Using the left or right turn signal greatly loads
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> blue or green wire from the switch and touch it to the yellow wire.
> This should start one of the signals, see what happens.

Check the hazard light switch too, everything routes through that switch.

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