keeps blowing turn signal fuse

[therd1]

good day all- this is a great site.

I just bought a 74' and have noticed my first bit of trouble...the turn signals do not work. after replacing the fuse and jostling the sockets, i was able to get them to work, VERY shortly after, they stopped.

Is there any common ailments for blowing fuses? From reading around here, it seems that a number of other components are wired into this including radio. The bronc has an aftermarket radio and amp/sub combo. I'm thinking this may be the source of trouble....any ideas??

 

[fordtrucksrule]

thats the problem your fuses suck. lol jk uhhh just trace a short thats all you got to do

 

[fordtrucksrule]

oh changing the blanker fluid also helps hehehe

 

[therd1]

oh changing the blanker fluid also helps hehehe

oh, so your the funny guy here.

I should check the fluid, after that I'll try the flux capacitor.

 

[65 mustang]

The turn signal switch is probably shot. Pull the steering wheel off and unscrew the switch from its housing.Replace the fuse and check again. Mine i had to throw one of the screws away to keep it working.Scott

 

[Viperwolf1]

Do your brake lights work? Brake lights use the same circuit as the rear turn signals from the turn signal switch to the rear lights. If brake lights work good then the problem is in the front turn signal wiring or somewhere between the ignition switch and the turn signal switch.

 

[fordtrucksrule]

i was oinly kidding just a lil

 

[Broncobowsher]

Does the left turn or the right turn kill the fuse? If both sides do it then would highly suspect the turn signal switch.

 

[therd1]

i was oinly kidding just a lil

i know, me too.

i replaced the fuse again and went around front and started playing with the sockets, apparently, that did the trick.

easy enuff, better than replacing the switch cam