turn signal wiring diagram

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Originally Posted by JayBar

I had the usual problem with the turn signal switch turning on the collum. I removed it and re-taped the threads. But in the process it all fell apart, springs links etc. Put it back together but it would not work so I bought a new assembly.
Installed the new one but it does not work. The only wiring diagram I could fine on line (for the entire car) is a hand drawn one which shows the basics.
The turn signal diagram is not complete. There are 5 wires coming off the switch but the diagram only shows three wires connecting to anything. There are two wires marked L/H and R/H with colors of Yellow and green. These wires leave the switch go about an inch and end in an arrow ->(not a ground symbol) . Can anyone
tell me where these two wires connect. Or better still does anyone have
a complete diagram?

Thanks,

Jay B

the basic turn signal switch will have 5 wires. for the sake of an example i will use the ford that i am familiar with.
you will have a power into the switch, most likely yours is self grounding,

each lamp you are switching takes one lead. which may be wired directly to the lamp or go through a relay. so the wires you said show L\H R\H go to either the front or the rear. where do the other three you seem to know where they go....go to now?

the wires from the switch will be the hot lead to the filament you want to blink. the lamps probably share a common ground for the two filaments.

even with a diagram for your car, i would suggest a continuity meter to verify where you are attaching the wires or you could loose more than patience in rewiring it.

the blinker(relay) could be placed 1 of 2 places in the circuit. find that and trace the wires to the switch and back to the bulbs.

i make up the best curse words doing wiring......
especially when i cut the same wire twice and its still too short......