Endeavor turn signal problem

[dmull]

I have a 2004 HR endeavor. The left turn signal does not flash when the parking lights are on. Works fine when the lights are off. The signal indicator light in the dash lights solid, though dim, when the lights are on also. When the left signal is turned on it might flash once, then just stays on. All bulbs are working. The parking light circuit is somehow back feeding into the turn signal circuit I guess. Anyone have a similar issue that could direct me where to look first? Thanks

[racersedge]

Originally Posted by dmull

I have a 2004 HR endeavor. The left turn signal does not flash when the parking lights are on. Works fine when the lights are off. The signal indicator light in the dash lights solid, though dim, when the lights are on also. When the left signal is turned on it might flash once, then just stays on. All bulbs are working. The parking light circuit is somehow back feeding into the turn signal circuit I guess. Anyone have a similar issue that could direct me where to look first? Thanks

It could be as simple as a bad ground but I would install a new flasher.I had a similar problem on my AB and it was the flasher

[Gorlininc]

Agree with above. It's a bad ground if it works with the parking lights off. Usually at the socket where the bulbs are installed.

[dmull]

Thanks, I will check the grounds at the sockets on the left side. It's not the flasher as the right side works fine and it uses the same flasher. Also I did swap it with a known good one with no change.

[racersedge]

Originally Posted by dmull

Thanks, I will check the grounds at the sockets on the left side. It's not the flasher as the right side works fine and it uses the same flasher. Also I did swap it with a known good one with no change.

then as noted bad ground

[joeplazek]

I have had similar problems and mine was right in the bulb socket. Make sure the little plunger with the contacts is sliding freely and make sure the socket is snug around the bulb. I had to take a pair of pliers and lightly squeeze the socket to adjust it to the bulb. Does not hurt to put a little dielectric grease in the socket. Also changing the bulb itself helped my situation. I attributed the problem to the amount of vibration back there from my M11. If it's a Monaco you are bound to have electrical problems with it!!

joe

[Engineman3rd]

It could be as simple as an element broken in the double element bulb (such as 1157) and the broken end is laying across the other element. fix is replace Bulb. It can drive you nuts looking for a bad ground I would try the Bulb first. Besides if you do this you can check the socket at the same time

[eddie g]

Same here I had the same problem, it was the bulb.


Eddie G

[racersedge]

Originally Posted by dmull

I have a 2004 HR endeavor. The left turn signal does not flash when the parking lights are on. Works fine when the lights are off. The signal indicator light in the dash lights solid, though dim, when the lights are on also. When the left signal is turned on it might flash once, then just stays on. All bulbs are working. The parking light circuit is somehow back feeding into the turn signal circuit I guess. Anyone have a similar issue that could direct me where to look first? Thanks

does the 4 way flasher system work ok; and with the park lites on?

[dmull]

The 4 ways do work with the lights on

[dmull]

So I guess I need to look at all of the bulbs/sockets on the left side. The left front one was out. I thought that was the problem & replaced it, but still had the same condition. Probably look at that socket first

[dmull]

Thanks guys, all fixed. I simply replaced the bulbs on the left side (all were working) & something fixed it. Thanks again