Brake lights work but signals don’t

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Bluemack, Mar 27, 2023.

  1. Bluemack

    Bluemack Bobtail Member

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    08 Kenworth. All lights work on truck and trailer except the signal lights. The trailer signal bulbs are fine as they are also used for the brakes. What to check?
     
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  3. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    Start with the flasher. They are cheap
     
  4. Coolbreezin

    Coolbreezin Medium Load Member

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    When I drove for Marten my turn signals stopped working. Dispatch told me to get a replacement blinker relay. I did a little online research and found the location and number. I r&r the part and all was smooth sailing.
    Instead of searching through a forum, Google search it. That way you may find your answer in a forum you may not be registered to.
     
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  5. Bluemack

    Bluemack Bobtail Member

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    Flasher? What do you mean? Relay, switch, etc?
     
  6. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Check the fuse first. If the fuse is ok, then it could be the flasher “relay” which is usually behind or under the dash. Looks like a small square box or round with 2 prongs(connectors) hooked to it. If it is the flasher relay, replace it with a heavy duty one.
     
  7. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Always check fuses first.

    The 07 I used to drive would pop them every time it rained. The problem was in the trailer.
     
  8. Bluemack

    Bluemack Bobtail Member

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    The problem is coming and going so I don’t think it’s a fuse
     
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  9. Movingismylifeilovemoving

    Movingismylifeilovemoving Light Load Member

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    You need to locate the flasher relay. It's the same think that makes the clicking sound when the blinker is on .


    It may just need to be pushed back in all the way or could be failing.

    If you can find it it's a easy as unplug and plug in a new one.

    Can be found at any parts store and even most truck stops
     
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