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No turn signals

Posted: 7/25/10 6:27am Message 11 of 16
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bethpage, NY - USA
Joined: 7/19/2010
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Vette(s): stock original 1979 L82.
my car doesn't have the Capacitor, is that a problem? what does it do and do i need it? now the car wont start. think it might be a problem with the ignition switch that is next to the turn switch because nothing connected to the ignition is working P/W P/locked radio. could that be the problem?


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No turn signals

Posted: 7/25/10 6:45am Message 12 of 16
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
I had a similar problem. Turned out to be a combination of a dirty terminals at the bulbs and an old flasher that was still working but was probably 25 years old and past its useful life. Cleaned everything up, new flasher and things started blinkin again...

Look for the simple stuff first before assuming that wiring has gone bad - a test light at the bulb sockets didn't read anything until I really probed through the grime to the good copper... 



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No turn signals

Posted: 7/25/10 2:36pm Message 13 of 16
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i put new flashers the hazards work and switched flashers so i know they are good. the flashers work they are the same bulbs.


Re: No turn signals

Posted: 4/29/20 10:09am Message 14 of 16
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Howey In The Hills, FL - USA
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For my 1979 Corvette the turn signals did not light up or blink and all dash lights went off.  Upon replacing the turn signal flasher, the turn signals lit up and blinked and all dash lights came on.  This information did not appear anywhere in the owner's manual or factor assembly manual so perhaps it is unique to the wiring in my car which doesn't look to be hacked and in original condition.




Re: No turn signals

Posted: 4/25/21 5:15am Message 15 of 16
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Powder Springs, GA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 2-tone Claret. 4spd transmission, cloth interior, Gymkanna suspension, Glass T-Tops, A/C, Alloy Wheels, 28,000 original miles, prize-winning car in new condition.

I have the same problem with my '81. I replaced all of the bulbs and the flasher on the fuse panel. Nothing. The hazards lights work, but nothing from the turn signals. The lights don't come on or blink. I've also got a horn that won't work. I replaced the fuse and the contacts under the button, but it still doesn't make any sound. I think the problem is in the steering column.

Any other thoughts?




Re: No turn signals

Posted: 4/25/21 6:59am Message 16 of 16
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I would agree that your issue is in the column. Most likely a break in the turn sig wiring harness....a pita to change. 




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