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Old 02-09-2018, 08:02 PM
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extemely confused..I have a renix xj (90) and my left turn signal light on the instrument cluster will stay on when I turn on the headlights. I've checked and all the bulbs on the driver side are in working order and when I turn the headlight switch on and off it will turn said bulb on and off with the headlights. Blinkers blinks. I just replaced the turn signal switch earlier this week (separate issue) but this has been going on before I replaced the switch.
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What about the brake light?
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What about the brake light?
won't hurt to double check I still have my bleeder stick I cut off the handle of an old shovel when my wheel cylinder went. but wouldn't it stay on when I shut the headlights off?? The first thing I thought was "a bulb is out" but maybe I was just rushing and overlooked something
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Probably a bad ground in the driver's side parklamp socket.

Ever done this?

Look at the connector in the photo in the link . http://cruiser54.com/?p=35
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Probably a bad ground in the driver's side parklamp socket.

Ever done this?

Look at the connector in the photo in the link . http://cruiser54.com/?p=35
that connector was hiding from me..kind of a hassle to get it apart but the female side was really corroded. Gotta get a new can of E cleaner. Would it be worth taking the time to swap the connector or will a good cleaning do the job?
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Originally Posted by Abaka

that connector was hiding from me..kind of a hassle to get it apart but the female side was really corroded. Gotta get a new can of E cleaner. Would it be worth taking the time to swap the connector or will a good cleaning do the job?
Cleaning is generally fine.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Probably a bad ground in the driver's side parklamp socket.

Ever done this?

Look at the connector in the photo in the link . http://cruiser54.com/?p=35
good call cruiser!! I cleaned the 10 pin connector and it was still lighting up so I spliced into the ground on the park light and it's good to go!!
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good call cruiser!! I cleaned the 10 pin connector and it was still lighting up so I spliced into the ground on the park light and it's good to go!!
Just a wild guess on my part...........
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Just a wild guess on my part...........
go buy a scratch ticket...thanks for the help..talk to you on the next one lol
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Cleaning is generally fine.
So, how do I clean it?
I have the exact same problem as the OP.
I figured that it might be in the light switch itself but, have not tackled the problem yet.
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So, how do I clean it?
I have the exact same problem as the OP.
I figured that it might be in the light switch itself but, have not tackled the problem yet.
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