Date:         Wed, 25 Jun 2014 06:41:01 -0500
Reply-To:     JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      91 Carat - Turn Signals and Flasher
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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