Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 11:41:52 -0500
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From: JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 91 Carat - Turn Signals and Flasher
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I pulled the front turn signal lamps - and they were half full of
water. The covers were all cracked which of course let the water in, and
the receptacles and the connectors were completely shot. Git aome
re-work to do there. In the meantime - complete new front turn signal
lamps are on their way.
Brake issue is yet to be worked on.
John
On 6/25/2014 4:05 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> For the turn signals, the correct flashers for you van will indicate if
> there are not two bulbs drawing current to let you know one is out. The
> usual indication is a fast or erratic flash or no flash at all. Except for
> breaking a wire there is nothing to separate front/rear so start at getting
> the front lights to work. Bad bulbs, sockets, or grounds/wires. Note these
> are two filament bulbs, turn signal and running lamps. 21/5 watt.
> For the turn signal indicator weirdness could be wrong flasher or a bad
> emergency flasher switch. The wiring here is complicated as when it is off
> the turns signals still work through it. It is what combines the left and
> right sides. Operating it may clean the contacts.
>
> For the mushy brakes your symptoms sound like the rears are not installed or
> set up correctly and you may have the wrong cylinders. You may also have a
> bad rear brake pressure regulator. Check the archives for my past brake
> write ups including shimming out the lower shoe rests.
> There are two brake switches. Either one shorted will leave the lights stuck
> on.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> JRodgers
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 7:41 AM
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> Subject: 91 Carat - Turn Signals and Flasher
>
> I now have the Carat on the road, BUT - finding many things to be fixed.
>
> Safety issues:
>
> Turn signals:
> After a great deal of searching I FINALLY found a FLAPS with a turn
> signal relay that works - but it's shaped different from the usual stock
> relays for the van. Shaped different. I now have turn signals BUT - they
> only work on the rear of the van - not the front. And - the Hazard Flasher
> does not operate. Additionally, the turn signal indicator light glows
> slightly when the ignition is on - and goes to full bright when the turn
> signals are activated - left or right. Dunno what that is about. As soon as
> I can get another relay from one of our List Vendors
> I'm going to replace this one even though it is working - sort of. In
> the meantime - anyone have any ideas?
>
> Mushy Brakes:
>
> Just had a brake job on the front end - and the brakes are really mushy
> - like I have to pump like crazy if I have to make a fast stop.
> Otherwise the pedal goes near to the floor. In fact - once it did hit the
> bottom stop. The brakes don't pump up and hold - they will mush again as
> soon as they are released. I would suspect air in the lines but I was
> assured by the shop the brakes were well bled. If that is the case
> - I suspect the master cylinder is bad. Related to that is a tail/brake
> light issue under another topic. Any opinions or comments appreciated.
>
> Brake Lights:
>
> They don't work properly. When a fuse is put in the fuse holder - the brake
> lights come on and won't go off. I suspect a bad brake light switch - goes
> along with maybe a bad master cylinder - both of which haven't been used in
> near 15 years. Opinions?? Suggestions??
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
>
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