Tail Light Turn Signal Issues

[Cobra #3170]

Originally Posted by bliss

I have an older ERA....

Lights OFF: I'm not getting a 'flash' from the right tail light (right turn signal) (left is fine).

Lights ON: both tail lights do come on, but no 'flash' from the right or left tail light.

The front turn signals work fine - light off and on.
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Does this sound like strictly a wiring issue or are there parts to be checked, also?

Any input will be appreciated.

Make sure both tail light sockets are properly grounded, in fact you could make up a jumper with alligator clips to ground both sockets temporarily to test the system for operation. I don't know about ERA's but have seen similar problems on old Corvette's.

[bliss]

Originally Posted by Cobra #3170

Make sure both tail light sockets are properly grounded, in fact you could make up a jumper with alligator clips to ground both sockets temporarily to test the system for operation. I don't know about ERA's but have seen similar problems on old Corvette's.

I switched the sockets - left to right - works fine - therefore, both sockets work on the right side, but not on the left side (flash)

Thanks for chiming in.