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Started by Karen, Fri 03, Apr 2009, 01:02:12

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Karen

My 99 Interstate has a Kisan SignalMinder hooked up & working fine, but whenever it rains, the signals stop working. If I turn off the ignition & turn it back on, they work for a little while, but then quit again. This has been going on for a few years, but started long after the SignalMinder was installed. Any suggestions on what to check, given that it comes back to life with a restart? Thanks for any suggestions/experiences/ideas! Karenjavascript:void(0);
Cry

DFragn

I would check all the signal minder connections. Pull the connections clean if necessary and re-connect with a little Die-Electric Grease (hardware stores).
If that doesn't fix it. Do the same thing to the stock signal connections under the right side cover.
This is why I prefer to solder all my add-on connections.

You might also want to clean and service the switches in the turn signal switch housing. A little Die-Electric there too keeps things dry and Lubed.

Zorba


Robert

Signal minder works on voltage sensing and therefore whenever it gets wet a small amount of voltage always leaks. I put mine in a plastic bag because of the same problem and haven't had any trouble since.
"Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don't have time for all that."

Karen

Bags! I'll just use the ones under my eyes!

MP

You could try painting it with the liquid black electric tape.  A can is a few bucks, paint, and let it set.  Waterproof, elec. proof.  I use underground on 240v wires.

"Ridin' with Cycho"