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  • overboostin
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    turn signal not working

    on my 78 1000E my turn signal works very sporadically. Sometimes it will stay on when I click it over until I cancel it, other times I have to hold it in order for it to blink. I took apart the switch and cleaned all the contacts which didn't help. I also cleaned the connectors where it plugs into the wiring harness. Relay seems to be fine. Do I need another switch?
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    #2
    Judging by your sig, you already have another switch. Take one off one of your other bikes and try it - you'll probably answer your own question.

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    • overboostin

      #3
      I actually don't have any switches available to try that would work

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      • rustybronco
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        • Jul 2005
        • 14961
        • Marysville, Michigan

        #4
        The search term to use is TSCU. There is a 'lot' of information on the matter. A couple 'tree' workarounds out there as well.

        Yours is a first generation self cancel unit which were prone to failure.
        De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

        http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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        • rustybronco
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          • Jul 2005
          • 14961
          • Marysville, Michigan

          #5
          Originally posted by overboostin
          I actually don't have any switches available to try that would work
          Your '79 GS850G has the same system
          De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

          http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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