Re: [Chrysler300] 300-F - Turn Signal Question

["Michael Reed" <mrreed@xxxxxxxxx>]

You're right -- I've changed nothing. Brand new garage last year -- nary a sign of any rodents yet. No signs whatsoever.

I'm going to check the voltage at the bulbs now, but I would think that the flasher operates on amperage, rather than voltage. But I'm not an electrician. I'll go over now and see what the voltage is on both sides at all bulbs. 

Mike

P.S. As I mentioned, I'm not an electrician, but it seems like a gnawed wire could reduce amperage, but not voltage -- on a 12V circuit anyway...


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ray Jones 
  To: Michael Reed 
  Cc: Ray Jones ; Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 13:48
  Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 300-F - Turn Signal Question


  Hi Mike;
  I'd start with checking the voltage in the sockets (or nearby 
  connector) on the lights, in both "On" and "Acc." positions. since the 
  rate of blink is determined by the current usage, it seems that you 
  have low voltage in the "On" position, and higher voltage in the "Acc." 
  position. Sort of like adding a trailer to the circuit, and having the 
  lights blink faster. If that's the case, you have what we in the know 
  call a *&%#!!
  Then you have to trace the wiring back and find out why.
  I assume that you have changed nothing, but you may have had some 
  varmints sharpening their teeth on your wiring while wintering in your 
  "Rodent Winter Haven".
  Ray

  On Jul 22, 2007, at 12:34 PM, Michael Reed wrote:

  I have never had any problems with the turn signals on my ""F". But... 
  now, all of a sudden the right turn signal isn't working properly. The 
  left works fine, normally.

  All bulbs -- left and right -- illuminate okay (this is the first time 
  the turn signals have been activated since last fall).

  When the right turn signal is activated with the ignition switch in 
  the ON position, the front and rear bulbs stay illuminated for 
  approximately 8 seconds before they blink. This interval remains as 
  long as the turn signal is activated.

  When the right turn signal is activated with the ignition switch in 
  the ACCESSORY position, the front and rear bulbs blink almost at a 
  normal rate, just a tad bit slower than the normal rate -- barely 
  discernible as being longer than the left turn signal.

  This mystifies me completely.

  Any ideas, suggestions, causes, cures would be most welcome!

  Mike Reed in Lake Odessa, Michigan

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