Turn signal indicator lights

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SteveM

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I have a signal-stat type turn signal I just installed (that's a whole thread in itself).

Looks sort of like this one:
KronstedtSignalStat300.jpg


The unit has three of what appear to be windows for indicator lights. There are two small round green ones flanking a larger trapezoidal red one.

Mine don't make any light at all. Should they?

Steve
 
Steve, I have the same unit as you, and also have the same issue as you. However if I can recall a previous post some time ago, our situation may have something to do with making sure the unit is properly grounded. I haven't gotten around to checking that out, and I would hope that someone else would either confirm this fact or tell us to look for something else. CC
 
There is only one actual bulb, it moves beneath the colored windows with the lever- red in the middle for the 4 way flasher when you pull the tab under the lever out. If no light, the most common problem is the unit must be grounded through the paint of the steering column for that indicator lamp to work. (You have to scratch or cut through the column paint :eek::eek::eek:) OR run a separate ground wire down the column from the clamp strap of the unit to a good ground. I assume, of course, you have a working bulb of the correct voltage in the unit? You also need a properly working three terminal (not two) flasher unit. Just because it goes click, click, click and the turn signals flash does not mean the "P" terminal (pilot light) output of the flasher is working properly.
 
The green lights aren't very bright on mine and in sunlight very hard to see
Karl
 
I believe they are all shipped with a 12V bulb, you need to be sure bulb is 6V, also like others have stated make sure the unit is grounded. I had to take cover off and use spray contact cleaner on the inside of the control unit.
Paul in CT p.s.: Bert's has correct bulb
 
The most common thing with those as Mike pointed out is that they come with a 12 volt bulb.I have installed dozens of those 900 series switches in trucks over the years,and the easiest way to ground them(with a steel column anyway)is to drive a nail through the mounting strap/clamp.Drive it from the outside in,and it will leave four little teeth to dig through the paint on the column when it is tightened.You will just see a little hole from the outside and the little teeth will do minimal damage if you decide to remove it.There have been some knock-off switches sold at flea markets that look just like the 900 series Signal-Stat,they are sold for about half price.I have one here that the little light was not even wired up in.They also seem to work about half the time.The owner of this one was going nuts trying to get his signals to work.They would come and go.He is not a mechanic,but he follows directions and listens to what he is told.He had things wired right,it was that knock-off switch.
 
MikeK said:
(You have to scratch or cut through the column paint :eek::eek::eek:)
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My feelings exactly!

I ran a separate wire from one of the screws on the case. (I actually protected the column with a rubber strip). I'll check the case for continuity, and if that's OK, I'll open it up and check the bulb.

Steve
 
1931 flamingo said:
I believe they are all shipped with a 12V bulb...
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Not all. My switch came from Sacramento Vintage as part of a complete wiring harness. Even though I ordered it for 12 volt, it had a 6 volt bulb installed. Flashed about three times and popped. Nice and bright while it laster, though. :D

Joe
 
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