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Message started by saintlouissavage on 04/15/09 at 09:23:39

Title: Problem with turn signal staying on
Post by saintlouissavage on 04/15/09 at 09:23:39

The past few times I've ridden the left turn signal (front, rear and speedo indicator) has turned itself on and remained so no matter what position the switch is in. It does not flash on and off...just a constant burn. The right signals work normally. My guess would be a problem in the switch itself, but has anyone else run in to this problem?
Regards,
Sam

Title: Re: Problem with turn signal staying on
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 04/15/09 at 10:15:31

Blown bulb? Running LED lights at all by chance?

Title: Re: Problem with turn signal staying on
Post by saintlouissavage on 04/15/09 at 10:47:43

No LED lights...just standard. I don't think it could be a blown bulb since the lights are burning brightly and constantly. Also, the problem only appears after I've been riding for a couple of miles. Before that everything functions normally.

Title: Re: Problem with turn signal staying on
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 04/15/09 at 11:09:05

Hmmm... Possibly a bare wire somewhere? That's my only thought.

Title: Re: Problem with turn signal staying on
Post by ineclipse on 04/15/09 at 12:18:55

Had the same issue. Turned out to be the relay itself. i went and got a new one from Advanced Auto for $3. Check all your wires and connections first but if thats all good replacing the relay is easy.

Title: Re: Problem with turn signal staying on
Post by saintlouissavage on 04/15/09 at 12:30:25

Thanks for the advice. Is the relay inside the thumb switch itself? I'll check my Clymer's manual, too.

Title: Re: Problem with turn signal staying on
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 04/15/09 at 12:59:25

Pretty sure that the turn signal (flasher) relay sits under the tank. Right hand side if you're sitting on the bike, right up front. It's black and round.

Title: Re: Problem with turn signal staying on
Post by ineclipse on 04/15/09 at 14:37:07

mine was black and square

Title: Re: Problem with turn signal staying on
Post by thumperclone on 04/15/09 at 18:19:24

flasher unit (relay) right side of frame just behind the neck dont have to remove tank to acess..

Title: Re: Problem with turn signal staying on
Post by odvelasc on 04/15/09 at 18:42:35

I agree with tough guy. Possibly a bare wire. Also try the trouble shooting chapter in the clymer manual. I put on new turn signals and the wire got pressed between the fender and the screw on the new rear signal. The wire became exposed caused my brake light and both turn signals to flash because the the wire was wrapped around the screw where the ground was touching. Goodluck.

Title: Re: Problem with turn signal staying on
Post by saintlouissavage on 04/16/09 at 14:15:09

Thanks, guys. I'll check for all those things.