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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 01:54 PM
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Default Turn signals act as emergency flashers in the rear
Hi, need help as you can see from title. Front turn signals work fine and separate from each other as they should. But when using either turn signal all 3 lights flash which includes the license plate light. I'm thinking they are crossed some where. Any ideas on how our where to lock? Thanks so much for any help you can provide, Mike.
 
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Are you working on a motorcycle, car, truck??
 
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If you have a run, turn, brake light controller, I would start troubleshooting by pulling it off

Same if you have LED lights and have a load equalizer
 
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This trike was a 99 Ultima wide tire with a SS 113. Front lights are original but back lights are LEDs run by a module. Paid someone to install kit and rewire it but I'm fixing all the problems. Should have done it all myself. Lessoned learned, DUH. Thanks guys for your help, Mike.
 
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Don't forget to check "grounds" ... a back feed could be the problem also
 
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Plenty of grounds and module is new with about 50 miles on it to get it home, temp license, can't get registered till lights work, in Tucson, AZ.
 
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Don't forget to check "grounds" ... a back feed could be the problem also
What do you mean by back feed?
 
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Check your bulbs. If the wrong bulbs have been installed in the sockets they will cross feed the turn & running lights.
 
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Originally Posted by daveblank
Check your bulbs. If the wrong bulbs have been installed in the sockets they will cross feed the turn & running lights.
The resistance may change, confusing the module, or the light may not work.

Crossfeed? An incorrect bulb does not change the electrical path.
 
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