1994 Dodge Dakota turn signal/brake lights issue

Hi,
Have a problem here - would appreciate any troubleshooting. Passenger side
turn signals/brake lights don't work.

1) Since it is on that side only, shouldn't be the bulbs. I replaced those
tonight and cleaned the contacts off. They were totally disgusting, but they
are pretty clean now. Didn't check voltage on them, left my multimeter at
home.

2) The turn signal makes the "click" sound, so its not the flasher. However,
the flasher makes a faster clicking noise when the passenger/not working
signals are turned on, than when the drivers side is on.

3) The original fuse box was replaced with a Tridon 552. Called Advance
Auto, they said 20 amp fuses control the turn signals. Checked all 20
amp'ers and they are fine. Checked a few other fuses, nothing has been blown
(can't be the wiring can it).

Thanks for any help,

Vic

Dont rule out flasher just because its clicking !

Henry

"Vic" > wrote in message
news:aLbke.32707$aB.25750@lakeread03...
> Hi,
> Have a problem here - would appreciate any troubleshooting. Passenger side
> turn signals/brake lights don't work.
>
> 1) Since it is on that side only, shouldn't be the bulbs. I replaced those
> tonight and cleaned the contacts off. They were totally disgusting, but
> they are pretty clean now. Didn't check voltage on them, left my
> multimeter at home.
>
> 2) The turn signal makes the "click" sound, so its not the flasher.
> However, the flasher makes a faster clicking noise when the passenger/not
> working signals are turned on, than when the drivers side is on.
>
> 3) The original fuse box was replaced with a Tridon 552. Called Advance
> Auto, they said 20 amp fuses control the turn signals. Checked all 20
> amp'ers and they are fine. Checked a few other fuses, nothing has been
> blown (can't be the wiring can it).
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Vic
>
>

The same flasher is being used for both sides so if one side works, it can't
be the flasher.

--
If at first you don't succeed, you're not cut out for skydiving


"Henry" > wrote in message
...
> Dont rule out flasher just because its clicking !
>
> Henry
>
> "Vic" > wrote in message
> news:aLbke.32707$aB.25750@lakeread03...
> > Hi,
> > Have a problem here - would appreciate any troubleshooting. Passenger
side
> > turn signals/brake lights don't work.
> >
> > 1) Since it is on that side only, shouldn't be the bulbs. I replaced
those
> > tonight and cleaned the contacts off. They were totally disgusting, but
> > they are pretty clean now. Didn't check voltage on them, left my
> > multimeter at home.
> >
> > 2) The turn signal makes the "click" sound, so its not the flasher.
> > However, the flasher makes a faster clicking noise when the
passenger/not
> > working signals are turned on, than when the drivers side is on.
> >
> > 3) The original fuse box was replaced with a Tridon 552. Called Advance
> > Auto, they said 20 amp fuses control the turn signals. Checked all 20
> > amp'ers and they are fine. Checked a few other fuses, nothing has been
> > blown (can't be the wiring can it).
> >
> > Thanks for any help,
> >
> > Vic
> >
> >
>
>

same flasher... different contacts.

had an 85 power ram that a side failed because boat trailer light failed
(short) and burned contacts for that side.

Henry

"TBone" > wrote in message
. com...
> The same flasher is being used for both sides so if one side works, it
> can't
> be the flasher.
>
> --
> If at first you don't succeed, you're not cut out for skydiving
>
>
> "Henry" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Dont rule out flasher just because its clicking !
>>
>> Henry
>>
>> "Vic" > wrote in message
>> news:aLbke.32707$aB.25750@lakeread03...
>> > Hi,
>> > Have a problem here - would appreciate any troubleshooting. Passenger
> side
>> > turn signals/brake lights don't work.
>> >
>> > 1) Since it is on that side only, shouldn't be the bulbs. I replaced
> those
>> > tonight and cleaned the contacts off. They were totally disgusting, but
>> > they are pretty clean now. Didn't check voltage on them, left my
>> > multimeter at home.
>> >
>> > 2) The turn signal makes the "click" sound, so its not the flasher.
>> > However, the flasher makes a faster clicking noise when the
> passenger/not
>> > working signals are turned on, than when the drivers side is on.
>> >
>> > 3) The original fuse box was replaced with a Tridon 552. Called Advance
>> > Auto, they said 20 amp fuses control the turn signals. Checked all 20
>> > amp'ers and they are fine. Checked a few other fuses, nothing has been
>> > blown (can't be the wiring can it).
>> >
>> > Thanks for any help,
>> >
>> > Vic
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

Of course you will respond when you find the cause and cure !
Henry

"Vic" > wrote in message
news:aLbke.32707$aB.25750@lakeread03...
> Hi,
> Have a problem here - would appreciate any troubleshooting. Passenger side
> turn signals/brake lights don't work.
>
> 1) Since it is on that side only, shouldn't be the bulbs. I replaced those
> tonight and cleaned the contacts off. They were totally disgusting, but
> they are pretty clean now. Didn't check voltage on them, left my
> multimeter at home.
>
> 2) The turn signal makes the "click" sound, so its not the flasher.
> However, the flasher makes a faster clicking noise when the passenger/not
> working signals are turned on, than when the drivers side is on.
>
> 3) The original fuse box was replaced with a Tridon 552. Called Advance
> Auto, they said 20 amp fuses control the turn signals. Checked all 20
> amp'ers and they are fine. Checked a few other fuses, nothing has been
> blown (can't be the wiring can it).
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Vic
>
>

Sure will. Haven't been able to rule out anything yet other than its not
bulbs. Been working on it - attempting too.

Vic

"Henry" > wrote in message
.. .
> Of course you will respond when you find the cause and cure !
> Henry
>
> "Vic" > wrote in message
> news:aLbke.32707$aB.25750@lakeread03...
>> Hi,
>> Have a problem here - would appreciate any troubleshooting. Passenger
>> side turn signals/brake lights don't work.
>>
>> 1) Since it is on that side only, shouldn't be the bulbs. I replaced
>> those tonight and cleaned the contacts off. They were totally disgusting,
>> but they are pretty clean now. Didn't check voltage on them, left my
>> multimeter at home.
>>
>> 2) The turn signal makes the "click" sound, so its not the flasher.
>> However, the flasher makes a faster clicking noise when the passenger/not
>> working signals are turned on, than when the drivers side is on.
>>
>> 3) The original fuse box was replaced with a Tridon 552. Called Advance
>> Auto, they said 20 amp fuses control the turn signals. Checked all 20
>> amp'ers and they are fine. Checked a few other fuses, nothing has been
>> blown (can't be the wiring can it).
>>
>> Thanks for any help,
>>
>> Vic
>>
>>
>
>