Left Turn Signal Problem - Both rear lights flash

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by ds1989, Sep 19, 2014.

  1. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    Yep just troubleshoot like the others above say. If you have to pull all the bulbs. I4 sounds like one of your lights/pigtails the positive charge is shorting to your ground side.
     
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  3. ds1989

    ds1989 Light Load Member

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    Well, I have traced the problem to the plug at the inside back of the cab where the trailer pig tail connects. If I disconnect the pigtail from the harness plug the lights on the back of the tractor work correctly. As soon as I reconnect the pigtail the left turn signals flash again. Now I guess it's just a matter of determining where the problem, short, bad ground, loose connection, etc. is from that point forward....
     
  4. fortycalglock

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    So if the pigtail is plugged into the truck but not a trailer, it does it, but if you unplug the pigtail from the truck as well no problem? But a new pigtail and problem solved
     
  5. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    Oh yeah, if you haven't done so in the last few years, change out the red and blue airlines as well. It really sucks when one cracks on you
     
  6. Alaska76

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    If, when you do that and the bulb is still in the socket, it is most likely a shorted bulb. If the problem is present without a bulb in place, then it would be the socket.
     
  7. ds1989

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    Well, you are the winner! This was my problem. The red wire had two strands that were touching against the one next to it. Once I pulled those two strands away, problem solved! Thank you for your help...right on the money
     
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