Turn signals dont flash or click

est91990 · June 24th, 2010, 10:34 AM

Hello all this is my first post on this forum but I have been lurking on these boards for a while. I'm having an issue with my turn signals and figured this would be a perfect place to look for help. My turn signals don't flash or click so I was wondering if anybody can lead me to some suggestions to fix this solution. For starters I purchased a used flasher relay from suncoastcycles and that didn't help. I purchased the bike used and it had been dropped on its left side so maybe this would have something to do with my problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

bob706 · June 24th, 2010, 10:43 AM

Welcome to the forum. Is the bulb good? Does the right side flash?

est91990 · June 24th, 2010, 10:50 AM

Thank you, I have learned a lot from just lurking around, but do you think one bad bulb can cause all four turn signals to not function since the right side does not flash either

bob706 · June 24th, 2010, 11:00 AM

Fuse maybe or connections have come undone?

kkim · June 24th, 2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by est91990

Thank you, I have learned a lot from just lurking around, but do you think one bad bulb can cause all four turn signals to not function since the right side does not flash either

check your bulbs... all of them. a blown bulb will cause the turn signals not to blink on that particular/respective side. it may be something else (relay), but always start with the easiest/cheapest thing when troubleshooting.

utahninja · June 24th, 2010, 08:30 PM

I had the same issue with mine a couple months back. I would hit the switch and nothing would happen. I checked the fuse and it was blown, so I replaced it thinking all was solved. Not so fast, POP, the new fuse instantly blows when I hit the blinker switch.

I carefully checked each of the wire connectors by each of the four blinkers. Sure enough one of the plastic wire connector covers for the right rear blinker was exposing the metal connector and it was shorting out against the frame.

I made sure that there was no more exposed metal on the wire connector, replaced the fuse again, and I have been blinking successfully ever since.

June 24th, 2010, 10:34 AM	#1
est91990 ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: orange county ny Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2004 ex250 Posts: 2	Turn signals dont flash or click Hello all this is my first post on this forum but I have been lurking on these boards for a while. I'm having an issue with my turn signals and figured this would be a perfect place to look for help. My turn signals don't flash or click so I was wondering if anybody can lead me to some suggestions to fix this solution. For starters I purchased a used flasher relay from suncoastcycles and that didn't help. I purchased the bike used and it had been dropped on its left side so maybe this would have something to do with my problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

June 24th, 2010, 08:30 PM	#6
utahninja Ride Smart, Ride Safe Name: Chuck Location: Herriman, UT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2006 Yamati 150cc Scooter Posts: 71	I had the same issue with mine a couple months back. I would hit the switch and nothing would happen. I checked the fuse and it was blown, so I replaced it thinking all was solved. Not so fast, POP, the new fuse instantly blows when I hit the blinker switch. I carefully checked each of the wire connectors by each of the four blinkers. Sure enough one of the plastic wire connector covers for the right rear blinker was exposing the metal connector and it was shorting out against the frame. I made sure that there was no more exposed metal on the wire connector, replaced the fuse again, and I have been blinking successfully ever since. __________________________________________________ Ride Smart! Ride Safe!

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June 24th, 2010, 10:43 AM	#2
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the forum. Is the bulb good? Does the right side flash?

June 24th, 2010, 10:50 AM	#3
est91990 ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: orange county ny Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2004 ex250 Posts: 2	Thank you, I have learned a lot from just lurking around, but do you think one bad bulb can cause all four turn signals to not function since the right side does not flash either

June 24th, 2010, 11:00 AM	#4
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Fuse maybe or connections have come undone?