Why does my turn signal come on when I hit the brakes?

Why does my turn signal come on when I hit the brakes?

When pressing the brake pedal the passenger side turn signal lights come on. Since the STOCK tail light is red for brakes and amber for signal there are two seperate bulbs, not likely a bulb problem. The brake light circuit is shorted/bleeding into the signal light circuit!

How do I know if I have a bad turn signal relay?

The most common symptom of a bad or failing turn signal / hazard flasher is hazards or turn signal lights that do not function. If the flasher breaks or has any internal issues it can cause the lights to malfunction, or not respond at all when the turn signal lever or hazard light button are pressed.

How do you combine brake and turn signal lights?

Expert Reply: What you need is a converter to take the separate turn and brake light circuits and combine them. You will need converter # RM-732. It will take the separate signals and combine them so on the output side you have a green wire for right turn and brake and a yellow wire for left turn and brake.

Which of these warning signs is a hint that one of your turn signal bulbs is out and needs replacing?

Common signs include the turn signal indicator coming solid, blinking very fast, and the turn light bulbs themselves not blinking.

How do you diagnose a bad multifunction switch?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Turn Signal Switch

  1. Turn signal indicator continues to blink when the steering wheel returns to the center.
  2. Turn signal lights don’t continue flashing unless turn signal lever is held down.
  3. Left or right turn signals or the Hazard Warning Light not working properly.

How do you diagnose a turn signal operating problem?

Check for a blown circuit fuse.

  1. Verify that circuit connections are not loose, corroded or unplugged.
  2. Inspect the wiring harness or terminals for the rear section of the circuit.
  3. Check for a bad connection between the turn signal switch and the flasher or between the flasher and the ignition switch.

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