Turn signal comes on with marker

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by saylito, Dec 9, 2014.

  1. saylito

    saylito Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2001 Pete 378. I am getting a stray current into my right signal circuit when either the headlights or the markers are turned on. Trailer is disconnected. I have disconnected the tail lights and front markers/signal fixtures to eliminate something there. I have also disconnected the turn signal switch. When I switch the markers or the headlights on the right turn signal located on the dash illuminates but does not flash. When the headlights or markers are off the turn signals will flash but will not flash when the markers or headlights are on.

    Any ideas?
     
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  3. lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    Bad ground.. check your tail light wiring
     
  4. Mr.X

    Mr.X Heavy Load Member

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    Check your ground for the markers, sounds like current is runnin straight through the markers rather than grounding.
     
  5. kjoseph

    kjoseph Medium Load Member

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    Bad ground to tractor..
     
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  6. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    When I use my right turn signal, my trailer brakes lock up
     
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  7. DustyRoad

    DustyRoad Road Train Member

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    Have tried this, turn off all the lights and put the 4 way flash on and check all lamps that should be flashing. If one isn't working then the lamp may be bad ???
     
  8. FuzzFace2

    FuzzFace2 Medium Load Member

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    First would be to check grounds at the lights. The other would be a bad bulb were the filament broke and is hitting the other and sending juice thru that circuit kicking the dash light on.
    Dave ----
     
  9. baha

    baha Road Train Member

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    Or you can do it the old way with 4ways blinking take a rubber hammer an tap each one till the bad one shows a diff. blink/pattern then replace that light bulb,witch will turn out to be a cheap china replacement bulb?
     
  10. Gursher Singh

    Gursher Singh Bobtail Member

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    my kenworth's clearance lights on the hood(Right side) keep running and also the right signal Arrow on the dashboard is on continuously. what could be the problem?
     
  11. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    On all the time? Turning on what accessory makes the lights turn on?
     
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