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Subject:Re: Turn signal issue now
From:Eric Caron
Date:Wed, 19 May 2021 10:03:17 -0400

Great! 

The vans like to be used!

eRic 

> On May 19, 2021, at 9:57 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I got my emergency flashers working again just by activating the switch
> back and forth numerous times, the contacts were likely slightly corroded
> or dirty.  Very similar to Richard's suggestion but without the spray.
> Driving one of these vans - you definitely want to have working flashers.
> I usually test them once a month.  I am thinking this may be the same
> solution for the rear defroster.
> 
> Bruce
> 
> On Wed, May 19, 2021 at 5:49 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> But, you are making progress!
>> 
>> I think Richard mentioned checking the emergency flasher.  He also
>> mentioned a possible way to fix it if that is the issue.  I hope you got
>> his post.
>> 
>> Eric Caron
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 19, 2021, at 8:40 AM, Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> So the relay was good dan git so then I noticed my emergency flasher
>> button
>>> was selected so I unselected and bam I have blinkers again. Now I have to
>>> figure out why my emergency flashers aren't working. At least I can take
>>> her for a spin now though what a pain in the neck.
>>> 
>>> On Tue, May 18, 2021 at 4:56 PM Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hello everyone,
>>>> 
>>>> Man I’m so dang close after I fixed my oopsie with the instrument
>>>> cluster/dash lights now they are good and my turn signals aren’t
>>>> functioning properly. I’d rather not have dash lights than blinkers. The
>>>> little green light in the dash stays on steady and I have no turn
>> signals.
>>>> Visibly I can’t see any obvious wire damage causing this. Could my relay
>>>> have gone south? It’s a new relay for the gowesty leds. Maybe my turn
>>>> signal switch gave out? Probably should change it anyway it’s original.
>>>> Sorry to bother you guys I’m not that great with electrical. Nothings
>>>> melting or catching fire so that’s progress. Thanks for any and all
>> replies.
>>>> 
>>