Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Early V8 (1932-53)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-03-2020, 09:27 AM   #21
flatford8
Senior Member
 
flatford8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Lyman,ME.
Posts: 2,612
Default Re: electrical issue

If the directionals are powered by the parking lites, when the the headlites are turned on the parking lites go out. Then no power to the directional lites??. It seems like somebody has the right idea, but may have mixed up some connections.......just a guess on my part....can’t wait to hear what the solution is!!.....I like electrical problems but it is much easier when it’s all right in front of you........Mark
__________________
I'm thinkin' about crankin'
My ragged ol' truck up
and haulin' myself into town.
Billy Joe Shaver
flatford8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-04-2020, 12:55 PM   #22
safeguy150
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Saint Charles, Illinois. (chicagoland)
Posts: 25
Default Re: electrical issue

First of all, I would like to thank each and everyone of you for the recommendations and possible solutions. Thus far nothing has worked, so I officially SURRENDER (to this problem). I have intentions of completely rewiring the car and also a new digital Instrument cluster so now is the time to order new parts and move forward with that plan. The days are getting shorter and the weather will be changing so this gives me a great cold weather project. Considering I am on the plump side, I will able to completely remove the front seat for easy access to under the dash. Thanks Again to all
safeguy150 is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 09-04-2020, 01:49 PM   #23
JSeery
Member Emeritus
 
JSeery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 16,132
Default Re: electrical issue

A total rewire should fix it. It could even be something inside your current turn signal unit itself. I'm guessing that the turn signal connection to the lighting switch turns the light on the handle on when the headlights are on. There could be an issue inside the unit that is causing the problem when this light is switch on.
JSeery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-04-2020, 02:12 PM   #24
flatford8
Senior Member
 
flatford8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Lyman,ME.
Posts: 2,612
Default Re: electrical issue

I agree with the total rewire, and removing the front seat for access. You may even want to remove the dash and do that part of the harness right on your work bench. But, the digital instrument cluster, I would argue that the 49-51 dash is so pretty lit up at night. Have we seen pics of your car?....... Mark
__________________
I'm thinkin' about crankin'
My ragged ol' truck up
and haulin' myself into town.
Billy Joe Shaver
flatford8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-04-2020, 07:26 PM   #25
safeguy150
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Saint Charles, Illinois. (chicagoland)
Posts: 25
Default Re: electrical issue

No you have not seen any pictures, that will take some doing to figure out how to post them------I will give it a try
safeguy150 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-04-2020, 08:59 PM   #26
JSeery
Member Emeritus
 
JSeery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 16,132
Default Re: electrical issue

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
If you need some photos posted while you are figuring it out, you can email them to me. I can post them for you. [email protected]

There have been several detailed threads on posting photos. The big issue is the file size, the jpg limit is a bit over 500Kb.
JSeery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-06-2020, 11:00 AM   #27
JSeery
Member Emeritus
 
JSeery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 16,132
Default Re: electrical issue

...

Last edited by JSeery; 09-06-2020 at 11:52 AM.
JSeery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-06-2020, 11:51 AM   #28
JSeery
Member Emeritus
 
JSeery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 16,132
Default Re: electrical issue

Ok, we have a better photo file! Nice car, I like it!!
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 06643759-599D-4A63-B183-E878F356527D (2).jpg (57.2 KB, 21 views)
JSeery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-06-2020, 01:47 PM   #29
safeguy150
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Saint Charles, Illinois. (chicagoland)
Posts: 25
Default Re: electrical issue

Thank you, I have since updated tires and caps and removed some of the bling
safeguy150 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-06-2020, 08:54 PM   #30
koates
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Melbourne Australia.
Posts: 2,076
Default Re: electrical issue

If you use the existing indicator switch in your total rewire then you might end up with the exact same problem. You should find the fault first. Regards, Kevin.
koates is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-07-2020, 09:08 AM   #31
safeguy150
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Saint Charles, Illinois. (chicagoland)
Posts: 25
Default Re: electrical issue

Thanks Kevin, I do have a complete new Turn Signal switch kit and also a new HL switch that will be going in
safeguy150 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:57 PM.