Turn Signal Wiring Help

[retcol]

Howdy All. I bought a new set of 4 turn signals that have 3 wires: red, black with white and black. I can't figure out how to hook them up. I've tried all the combinations and they don't want to work. The stock signals worked fine, so I know its not a power issue. There are only 4 connectors for the turn signals in the headlight bucket: 2 grey, 1 black and 1 black with white. Does anybody have any idea where these new turn signal wires go? Thanks.

[Guest]

The black wire with your new signals is an extra, just leave it. Follow your wiring diagram but basically the B/W goes to your B/W and the other goes to the power wire for that side signal.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Are the new bulbs single filament or dual filament?


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[SqDancerLynn1]

IF they are some type of LED's you need to change the flasher to an electronic one !!

[retcol]

They are not LEDs, but they are dual filament bulbs (running lights and turn signals).

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Are they also the same value, 12v 23w/8w Stanley #1034 (or generic 1057-ish) as the stock bulbs?


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[retcol]

Gee, that I don't know. I'll have to investigate that one.

[Guest]

Make sure they are grounded
The B is hot
B/W is ground
The R is running lights (hook into a switched hot wire)

[Guest]

Most turn signal stalks are mounted in rubber bushing and aren't grounded (some, not all) so you may need to use that extra ground wire to ground them. Get yourself a circuit tester ( one of those jobbies that has the light) and start testing and isolate the R/L turn signal connections and the switched hot wire for the running lights. Then connect your wires accordingly.

I know when I went to the running lights on my bike I had to use the extra ground wire to make it all work.

[retcol]

Thanks to every one for all your help. I can rebuild carbs, master cylinders and brake calipers, but when it comes to electrical, I have no idea what I'm doing.

[J L McCoy]

Did you get them working correctly?

[retcol]

Unfortunately no, I never could. I ordered a set of single filament 2 wire signals, so those should work just fine. I hope!