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Old 04-30-2020, 05:07 PM   #1
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No turn signals

Hello all,

I have a 1996 Bluebird All American RE 8.3 cummins, 40ft pusher. My wife and I full time in our conversion.

Having issues with my turn signals.

I have hazards, headlights, running lights, stop lights, but no turn signals.

I've replaced all the bulbs, I believe all the fuses and 4 way flasher fuse.

I'm stumped as to what's going on. I can't find a wiring diagram to save my life.

Any help would be much appreciated.

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Old 04-30-2020, 05:47 PM   #2
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if all the bulbs were replaced and you used the exact replacement with dilectric grease and still have the same problem then I would go with the turn signal selector switch?
mine is steering column mounted and i have to wiggle it a little bit to make them work?
but then again mine is an 86?
i would say not making good contact in the steering column?
where is you turn signal selector switch?
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Old 04-30-2020, 05:54 PM   #3
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Tuen signal selector switch is in the steering column. I replaced it when I bought the bus as I lost turns and hazards back then.

It's a possibility it may be bad, but hazards work fine and it doesn't look like its inoperable. Clicks in place solid.

But contacts may be bad. I'll have to see if I can test it somehow.

Thanks for the reply.
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Old 04-30-2020, 06:05 PM   #4
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sorry
dont know your bus?
just throwing ideas?
do you have a turn signal relay somewhere?
never messed with an RE but there could be one up front
hopefully someone on here who has one will comment soon
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Old 04-30-2020, 06:11 PM   #5
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did you replace the entire steering column or did you open the column up and replace the switch itself?
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Just replaced the turn signal switch back in 2017.
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Simple place to start is to check the ground connections at each turn signal.
You should also have 12v+ at each location when the switch is in the left or right hand position. Best to use a meter. Clean up or find new ground locations.


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Old 04-30-2020, 06:19 PM   #8
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I replaced the flasher relay. Both 20 amp inline fuses.

Replaced all 3, Bosch 5 prong fuse relays.

Replaced my trailer wiring harness.

Replaced all bulbs involved with turns signals and brake lights.

Just cant figure it out.
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I'm gonna go back through the entire system and recheck for power and voltage amount.

Thank you.
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Old 04-30-2020, 06:40 PM   #10
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john might be correct with the grounding issue.
my entire bus is grounded to the body and i have have to clean and or change screw mounting holes just to give mine good metal to GROTE plastic bases.
the screws are the ground for me
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Some newer vehicles use separate flashers for the turn signals and the hazards.
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Yeah.

I'm gonna run through everything and clean everything up.

Hoping to get this thing fixed before I hit the road next week.

Thanks for all the help and ideas.

Its great to have people to spin ideas off of and get advice.
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