turn signals

[neener]

Hello everyone!
I have a problem with my turn signals, one flashes faster than the other one. A friend of mine changed the switch with a 2005 ( mine is 2002) now the light stays on all the time. I was wondering if anyone might have a wiring diagram for the 2005 I could get a copy of???

[Tangledj]

Check your grounds!

[AirportFF]

Wiring diagram....http://www.thespiritworld.org/wiring_diagram.htm

[Machinehead]

Usually when one side is faster a bulb filament has burnt or there's trouble with the bulb's base and socket connection.

Are the signals OEM?

[neener]

Thanks you guys, we have checked the grounds, bulbs and connections, and changed the relay. I am about ready to put the factory signals back on the back. We needed to see if the 05 and the 02 was wired the same. I went to the site, it does not specify what year diagram, so we are going to compare the 2 later tonight.

[cowboy]

I looked in my repair manual and it is a little diffrent than the one on TSW.It shows 6 wires comming off th turn signal switch.Mine is for 2001-2003.If you need it I can try scanning it and email it to you let me know.

[Rhino]

Usually when one side is faster a bulb filament has burnt or there's trouble with the bulb's base and socket connection.


What would one look for to see if there is trouble with the base and socket connection? I replaced a burnt bulb and when I replaced it one side was brighter than the other. So I bought two new bulbs and same thing. So I tried the blinker to see if it would magically fix the problem, and one is faster than the other as well. And the signals are stock.

[NoizeBoy]

When I put my LED's on the front, they were going banana's like that. They came with a load equalizer also. Once I put that on, they seemed to work fine. What kind of signals are you running?

[Machinehead]

neener, it will better help you if you post your set-up. If the bulbs are pulling identical current there should be no problem "on paper", but if you've installed a set-up that uses the LED's then you'll have to post that info. If they were wired incorrectly you'd most likely be replacing fuses or having no illumination at all. The switch is just that...a switch...connections for the R/L.

But, some models use dbl filament bulbs in front for running lights.

Does the 02 and 05 use running lamps?


What would one look for to see if there is trouble with the base and socket connection? I replaced a burnt bulb and when I replaced it one side was brighter than the other. So I bought two new bulbs and same thing. So I tried the blinker to see if it would magically fix the problem, and one is faster than the other as well. And the signals are stock.

Corrosion most likely.

If the wattage rating is different on the bulbs this would also allow one side to burn brighter. Double check that each bulb is identical...eg. 8857 and also invest in a DMM and check voltage at socket on both sides (under load of course).

[AirportFF]

Just a thought, but aren't they bulbs similar to the brake light 1157? It is possible to put the bulb in the socket 180 degrees wrong. I know, I did it with the brake light on mine.

[fegs]

There should be no reason for having a faster flashing on one side in comparison to the other unless your bulbs (or at least the faster flashing one) is different. I would start there. Usually turn signal units will detect amperage difference (such as a burned bulb) and increase the flashing speed. Other than that, there should be no reason.

fegs...

[Rhino]

Just a thought, but aren't they bulbs similar to the brake light 1157? It is possible to put the bulb in the socket 180 degrees wrong. I know, I did it with the brake light on mine.

I was thinkng that might have been the problem. I stopped by the local shop and told them what was up. He thought they might have given me the wrong bulb. So with the new bulb and FF's thought I might be in business. Thanks again

[AirportFF]

Let us know how you make out. I jerked around with Susan's brake light for about an hour before I realized the bulb was in wrong. DUH!!! :dunce2:

[HSGear]

Your bike's drunk or emulating a Harley. Don't worry about it - the oil leaks will start soon once it's fully into it's "I wish I was a Fat Boy" phase...

[Rhino]

Your bike's drunk or emulating a Harley. Don't worry about it - the oil leaks will start soon once it's fully into it's "I wish I was a Fat Boy" phase...Fat Boy...we don't need no stinkin Fat Boy.

FF - Thanks for the help. Simply turned the bulb the other way and wouldn't you know, that shit worked. Thanks for the know how. And they said you were only a post whore. :laugh:

[neener]

ok everyone- I really am an idiot when it comes to all this stuff, this is my first bike ( I love it by the way)- I bought the bike used and it had these little dragon head rear blinkers on it, so I bought bullet blinkers and they work, the left side was blinking faster than the right side. I really have no idea, I am sorry I do not have the answers to the questions that you need to help me. I do know now that the lights are on, not blinking, and when you turn either side on it is on solid, no blink. My friend is looking at it still, but we have had hardly no time to. Again thanks!

[Machinehead]

If you're new to troubleshooting this type of problem you're going to have to learn how to read a schematic and understand how to use a multimeter.


...so I bought bullet blinkers and they work, the left side was blinking faster than the right side...

...I do know now that the lights are on, not blinking, and when you turn either side on it is on solid, no blink...


These two statements contradict one another. I wouldn't have a clue as to what to advise to you as your next move, but if I somewhat understand, it sounds as if the flasher is not wired correctly and/or BAD.

Are the bulbs incandescent?