passenger side turn signal going nuts! - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

MACH1PB · 08-20-2007, 11:42 PM

hey guys need your input here. Just recently, everytime I turn on the right turn signal it goes all fast like how the import guys like to do sometimes. My left one is the same speed as usual but the right is just buggin the crap out of me. Plus it looks funny too...doesn't match the mach. I thought maybe the bulb was going out so I bought some replacements, (stock) and yet the fast and the furious turn signal speed is the same. What should I do?

thanks!

DTMach1 · 08-21-2007, 12:50 AM

sounds like something is shorted...maybe the relay is missing a contact point...

Lonestar7 · 08-21-2007, 02:26 AM

Could be a burned out bulb. Check the simple stuff then go from there.

Good luck!

LS

wigsite · 08-21-2007, 08:53 AM

Did you check front and rear both?

E-MACH · 08-21-2007, 01:57 PM

Try replacing the plug-in relay unit first, that's easy. If there's a bad ground in there somewhere it could cause this too. Be warned, a bad ground can be a pain to locate. Let us know how it works out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MACH1PB

hey guys need your input here. Just recently, everytime I turn on the right turn signal it goes all fast like how the import guys like to do sometimes. My left one is the same speed as usual but the right is just buggin the crap out of me. Plus it looks funny too...doesn't match the mach. I thought maybe the bulb was going out so I bought some replacements, (stock) and yet the fast and the furious turn signal speed is the same. What should I do?

thanks!

socalmach · 08-21-2007, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonestar7

Could be a burned out bulb. Check the simple stuff then go from there.

Good luck!

LS

That's my guess.

cobramach1 · 08-21-2007, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonestar7

Could be a burned out bulb. Check the simple stuff then go from there.

Good luck!

LS

This is what it sounds like to me. This is pretty typical. Check all your lights from outside the car first.

2fast4you · 08-21-2007, 04:16 PM

your bulb is bad

MACH1PB · 08-23-2007, 12:31 AM

Thanks for the many replies guys. I have some questions. So a single bulb thats bad somewhere else can make the passenger turn signal all fast? Cuz I did buy a new one and its just the same. I checked all the lights outside and everything seems fine, the rear turn signal goes in sync with the front, all fast. I will check the relay and see if something is not right. Will keep you updated

hawk · 08-23-2007, 01:33 AM

For the turn signal circuit - there are two bulbs on each side in the rear, and one one each side up front. Hit your hazards and make sure all of them are blinking...

2fast4you · 08-23-2007, 08:34 PM

before you check your relays check to see if all the bulbs are blinking.

automakers put this safty check in so you will know that your bulb is bad. all the cars and trucks i have ever owned did the same thing. when a bulb dies, the blinker blinks faster. once you replace the bulb, it will be fine. im 99% sure it's not the relay and it's the bulb

my305pony · 08-26-2007, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonestar7

Could be a burned out bulb. Check the simple stuff then go from there.

Good luck!

LS

Mark04Mach1 · 08-26-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by my305pony

+100

MCHNROL · 08-26-2007, 07:43 PM

I had the same problem in my '97 GT vert. My emer. flashers would either flash normal or not at all. The blinkers would either work normal, quickly or not at all. One side or the other and viseaversa.

This is what I did and I hope it helps. I bought some electrical contact cleaner. Disconnected battery, waited a few minutes and sprayed switch areas in column with switches on and off or left and right blinkers at base of stalk. I then left no power to it for a half hour or more to be sure it dried. I had to do this a couple of times over a few months and each time it would get better.
The guy I bought the car from kept his car clean and shiny. He would spray chemical directly on top of column. Spray rag and apply to column to keep from shorting flasher switch which does affect blinkers. I hope this helps.

08-20-2007, 11:42 PM	#1
MACH1PB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SoCal, O*C Posts: 601	passenger side turn signal going nuts! hey guys need your input here. Just recently, everytime I turn on the right turn signal it goes all fast like how the import guys like to do sometimes. My left one is the same speed as usual but the right is just buggin the crap out of me. Plus it looks funny too...doesn't match the mach. I thought maybe the bulb was going out so I bought some replacements, (stock) and yet the fast and the furious turn signal speed is the same. What should I do? thanks! __________________ 03 DSG MANUAL removed air silencer raised shaker K&N Aircharger CAI MRT shifter Diablo Chip Borla Stingers catback O/R Prochambers FRPP 4.10 gears PHP Intake Spacer APPEARANCE: Deep dish black bullets, 315 Nittos NT 555 DR tint black bumper inserts drilled & slotted rotors 281 badge

08-21-2007, 12:50 AM	#2
DTMach1 semi-pro moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,955	Re: passenger side turn signal going nuts! sounds like something is shorted...maybe the relay is missing a contact point... __________________ 2004 Mach 1 IUP/5spd/DSG Engine, etc done...sits in the garage

08-21-2007, 02:26 AM	#3
Lonestar7 Guest Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,152	Re: passenger side turn signal going nuts! Could be a burned out bulb. Check the simple stuff then go from there. Good luck! LS

08-21-2007, 08:53 AM	#4
wigsite Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 1,504	Re: passenger side turn signal going nuts! Did you check front and rear both? __________________ Borla catback BBK LT's/ catted mid JLT RAI..4.10..Moser 28 spline..UPR u/l Dyno tuned by CRT Performance Pro 5.0 Power Tower shifter best 1/4 12.62 @ 108.05 mph 313 RWHP..330 TQ

08-21-2007, 04:16 PM	#8
2fast4you Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CT Posts: 32	Re: passenger side turn signal going nuts! your bulb is bad

08-23-2007, 12:31 AM	#9
MACH1PB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SoCal, O*C Posts: 601	Re: passenger side turn signal going nuts! Thanks for the many replies guys. I have some questions. So a single bulb thats bad somewhere else can make the passenger turn signal all fast? Cuz I did buy a new one and its just the same. I checked all the lights outside and everything seems fine, the rear turn signal goes in sync with the front, all fast. I will check the relay and see if something is not right. Will keep you updated __________________ 03 DSG MANUAL removed air silencer raised shaker K&N Aircharger CAI MRT shifter Diablo Chip Borla Stingers catback O/R Prochambers FRPP 4.10 gears PHP Intake Spacer APPEARANCE: Deep dish black bullets, 315 Nittos NT 555 DR tint black bumper inserts drilled & slotted rotors 281 badge

08-23-2007, 01:33 AM	#10
hawk Braderunna Join Date: May 2004 Location: hampton, va Posts: 4,949	Re: passenger side turn signal going nuts! For the turn signal circuit - there are two bulbs on each side in the rear, and one one each side up front. Hit your hazards and make sure all of them are blinking... __________________ "Sparky"- 2003 Azure Blue w/MT and IUP Visit my garage on mach1mustang.org for details.

08-23-2007, 08:34 PM	#11
2fast4you Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CT Posts: 32	Re: passenger side turn signal going nuts! before you check your relays check to see if all the bulbs are blinking. automakers put this safty check in so you will know that your bulb is bad. all the cars and trucks i have ever owned did the same thing. when a bulb dies, the blinker blinks faster. once you replace the bulb, it will be fine. im 99% sure it's not the relay and it's the bulb

08-26-2007, 07:43 PM	#14
MCHNROL original owner Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lou-a-vull, KY Posts: 1,556	Re: passenger side turn signal going nuts! I had the same problem in my '97 GT vert. My emer. flashers would either flash normal or not at all. The blinkers would either work normal, quickly or not at all. One side or the other and viseaversa. This is what I did and I hope it helps. I bought some electrical contact cleaner. Disconnected battery, waited a few minutes and sprayed switch areas in column with switches on and off or left and right blinkers at base of stalk. I then left no power to it for a half hour or more to be sure it dried. I had to do this a couple of times over a few months and each time it would get better. The guy I bought the car from kept his car clean and shiny. He would spray chemical directly on top of column. Spray rag and apply to column to keep from shorting flasher switch which does affect blinkers. I hope this helps. __________________ Built 5/23 Bought 10/9/03 AFS:17x9&10.5rims, MRT:PRO-M MAF, Street Smart CAI, MagnaFlowH&catbackw/Mach tips, Hood struts, FRPP:REM 4.10 w/31-sp Mosers, Alum flywheel&driveshaft, PHP:spacer, Steeda:Tri-ax, UCA,strut towerbrace, HPM:Megabitejr.LCA,subframes, T/A:Girdle, Raptor:shiftlite, SLP:linelock, UPR:Quad&Adj NGK TR55IX CDC:floormats, honeycombtail&sequentials, gaugerings, Grippermat, ShakrAirDiverter, Bullittfueldoor, SilverStripes, BuildIDplates, Tint@35%, cats 298rwhp/318tq FUN!

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