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[280zgod]

hey everybody, my 1975 280z was having a problem where only the left turn signal worked. then, all of the sudden about a week ago, it stopped working and now the right signal works. anyone have an idea on what is going on? should i take the steering wheel off and do some cleanup and hope that works? cuz im not so confident in my electrical skills so any input is appreciated

~Jerrod

[e_racer1999]

maybe your T/S switch?? disassemble it and clean the connectors (but make sure you don't lose any pieces...) also check to see if the little tab inside is bent properly

$.02

[Ed]

Jerrod, listen to Jason. He's a pro at this by now . jk

[e_racer1999]

Jerrod, listen to Jason. He's a pro at this by now . jk

no kidd'n, huh!! and also check to make sure that everything is plugged in to the right plugs.... BEFORE you spend $200+ on diagnostics...

[jmark]

Got the Z back from the body shop and the left turn signal doesn't flash. The right works fine. I noticed that the left signal arrow lights up but doesn't flash. Right arrow lights up & flashes. Ideas?

[Bambikiller240]

Bulb (Ten Charecters)

[jmark]

Bulbs seem OK........

[Bambikiller240]

"Seem" OK? What does that mean? Have you moved the one that doesn't light to another location and confirmed that it CAN light? You can't judge by looks.

Other possible causes for a "functional" bulb not "functioning" can be corrosion, bad or missing grounds, broken wires, or bad switch.

[jmark]

They light up. Left side is just not flashing.

[Bambikiller240]

Most likely a bad T/S Switch then. You can try to disassemble and clean it, but usually it won't stay "fixed". New ones (if still available) are not cheap.

[jmark]

Thanks Carl.

[jmark]

Both VB & MSA list replacement T/S switches for $99-$117. Has anybody here ordered one of these? How did work out? I think mine is pretty worn & mushy in addition to the left turn signal not working.