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Right Turn Signal Not Working - started today

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by yamamann, Apr 19, 2012.

  1. yamamann

    yamamann Member

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    Left is perfect - right no signal lights and no dash indicator light - flasher unit buzzes when right turned on and stops when turned off - power going to flasher under tank but only buzzes when right signaling - wouldn't it either work or not work - is it common that one side works and not the other ? ground ? If flasher unit needs replacement can I purchase at auto parts store - help
     
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    You can replace the stock flasher with a two-prong electronic flasher. BUSS 552LL (or 522LL, I can never remember) is what I used. About $5 at the auto parts.

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    If the left is working correctly, it sounds more like a bulb or a ground problem on the right side indicators.

    New bulbs?
    Signal stems tight?
    Have you replaced or repainted anything recently? i.e., handlebars, indicators, indicator stems?
     
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    bulbs look fine - will replace just in case not visable - stems tight - no repaint recently - since switch on handlebar activates the buzzing it should be ok ( this was my major concern the handlebar switch ) may run a jumper wire from block to each bulb to try and locate poor ground - if it doesn't work then off with the head lol - sorry off with the tank - forgive me I'm of Scottish heritage lol - then use jumper at flasher to locate anything there - thanks tskaz
     
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    No problem, had some of the same issues. Sounds like your switch should be good. But take it apart and clean it with spray electrical cleaner anyways.
     
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    thanks - will do have a good weekend
     
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    solution found thanks to your help tskaz - removed flasher unit - took apart - some rust - removed as best I could between contacts - still didn't work - removed switch from handle bar like you suggested - lubricated the turn signal lever last yesr thinking that foreign matter over the years might be able to enter gap between lever and body and to prevent additional wear - the philips screw that the lever pivots on was loose and lubricant had wicked in under washer causing current to stop - cleaned parts and everything working again - another fastener that should be checked when maintaining our XJ's - thanks
     
    yamamann, Apr 22, 2012
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